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Developing Critical Thinking Through Music

Developing Critical Thinking Through Music

Did you know critical thinking is a skill that can be taught? That’s right! Critical thinking is a purposeful, active, and conscious process; one that can grow and be honed. And what’s more, music can be used to develop it. This is...

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Young at Heart: The Anti-Aging Power of Music

Young at Heart: The Anti-Aging Power of Music

Did you ever wonder why those old song that came out when you were young seem “better” than the stuff you hear now? It’s easy to jump to the conclusion that “newer music just isn’t as good!” But the truth is,...

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Learning Music: Talent vs Practice

Learning Music: Talent vs Practice

For many people out there, 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 ever...

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Group or Private Music Lessons: Which is Best for Kids?

Group or Private Music Lessons: Which is Best for Kids?

Every child experiments with music at some point. And that means every child also holds the potential to become a fully-fledged musician! But at this early point in their lives, deciding how much time, effort, and money to invest can be tricky....

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Choosing the Right Music School

Choosing the Right Music School

September and back-to-school season are right around the corner. That makes it the perfect time to start looking for a music school. Picking the right one is an important decision. The music school you choose will have a lasting impression on your...

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10 Health Benefits of Hand Drumming

10 Health Benefits of Hand Drumming

One of the (great many) benefits advantages in technology has given us is an ability to assess the impact of music instruments on our brains and overall wellbeing. Thanks to scientific research via things like MRI scan, we can now see how learning...

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Music Relaxes: Stress, Anxiety, & Pain

Music Relaxes: Stress, Anxiety, & Pain

“Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast.” Those words were written by playwright William Congreve around the turn of the eighteenth century. He may not have known it at the time, but sometimes the savage beast that needs soothing is our own...

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Socializing Through Music in a Post-Pandemic World

Socializing Through Music in a Post-Pandemic World

Over the years we have spent a lot of time talking about the benefits that music can bring to our lives. We’ve talked about the physical changes that go on in the brain, as well as how learning to play in a group can help to teach teamwork....

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