Learning to play an instrument can be intimidating at first. But, as we know, the benefits far outweigh any difficulties. From improving your memory to making you better at math and forming new friendships, playing music has many physical, mental,...

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! One thing most who celebrate have in common is, of course, holiday music. And yet, few things are as divisive as the season’s music. So, to give a better appreciation for the holiday music that so may...

Can you feel it? Christmas is only a few weeks away! There is really nothing like the songs from those favourite Christmas specials. They’re dated, yet still somehow feel fresh. They’re quaint and hokey yet utterly influential. Just...

When it comes to those who love listening to recorded music, one argument comes up over and over: which medium offers the best experience? Is it the classic sound of vinyl records, the original digital music of CDs, or the ease of today’s...

Over the last several years, brain training has become a big business. Think of all the apps that have suddenly arrived in app stores – BrainHQ, Lumosity, Cogmed, and more. But do these smartphone apps actually offer any real benefits for...

While the oldest instrument ever found was a flute, it’s not hard to imagine humans actually starting to play music by banging on something, like a log or a rock. That is to say, drums have probably been around for as long as there has been...

The origins of the electric guitar go back to the late 19th century, a time known for significant innovations in musical instruments. At first, musicians of the time relied on the acoustic guitar, an instrument limited in volume and sound...

Today, electronic keyboards and pianos are a common sight. But that wasn’t always the case. The development of electronics altered the trajectory of music as a whole, but especially specific instruments like the guitar, the piano, and the...

For many people, the ability to play music must seem like some magical power. Talent seems to be something you either have or you don’t. And for far too many people, not having “talent” is a large enough hurdle to keep them from...

If you’re interested in playing an electric guitar, amplification is a key component. But even have you have that guitar amp, the device itself can be confusing. How does it work? What do all those knobs or buttons do? Why are there so many...