You should also read the replies in this thread, which I think show the range of opinions on this topic is quite large.
To some, the idea you can learn to appreciate music you don't already appreciate is anathema.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/help-me-understand-john-coltrane-seriously
To some, the idea you can learn to appreciate music you don't already appreciate is anathema.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/help-me-understand-john-coltrane-seriously