A new survey shows that parents overwhelmingly value music education yet we were disappointed how few families incorporate music making...

If you’ve thought about taking lessons, you probably fall into one of three categories. It may seem strange that something that comes as...

They’ve seen the worst of atrocities fighting in a war and returned home after enduring life-changing injuries. Now, they’re moving on...

It doesn’t seem possible to refer to musical prodigies as commonplace or 14-year-old virtuosos as over the hill but Newsweek provides...

Sometimes the best music can happen inside a concert hall. And other times the best musical moments are unplanned. That’s what happened recently in Texas when an aspiring musician strumming his guitar outside a grocery store was joined by two strangers. A third stranger recorded their impromptu session and posted it on YouTube and Facebook. The rest is Internet history. The video has since gone viral, boosting the popularity of the three men so much that they  were flown to

In any type of education — music, arts, athletics — focus and concentration are essential elements for success. Just as a baseball batter needs to ignore distractions and focus on the ball, a musician must be able to focus on the notes. We recently learned of a young musician who took her concentration skills to a new level and we were impressed! Flutist Yukie Ota was performing at an international competition in Denmark when a butterfly landed on her forehead. To make matte

Science has proven what those of us who have begrudgingly hit the treadmill at 5 a.m. know – music can maximize your workout. Researchers...

Attending a baseball game doesn’t make you fit and neither does watching a legal thriller make you a lawyer. The same thinking applies to...

If you’re lucky enough to get a ticket to a baseball game, you’ll likely participate in some treasured traditions such as eating hot...

We like when science and music collide, especially when it makes us rethink the meaning of sound. News site Vice published a video story on an artist who ditches the violin and piano and finds her instruments in nature. She also proudly proclaims: “I want to make a mouth for plants.” For this artist, her garden is her symphony! Mileece, a Los Angeles-based artist and environmental designer who goes by one name, attaches electrodes to hearty plant leaves and conducts their bi

There may be a lot of unknowns in the world of science but one thing that is clear: playing music does wonders for your brain.   The...

Every spring bees make their way around to all the blossoming flowers to pollinate nature for us – but did you know the key to doing it...

If you’re looking for a love interest this Valentine’s Day, ditch the flowers and candy and crank up the music!   Research conducted by...

Few pieces of Western music have been as beloved as much as Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, which first premiered in 1824. Yet, 190 years later we still debate its meaning. It is Beethoven’s only vocal symphony and it is also his last.  It is big and loud and “wildly unstable.”  It projects a sense of calm then turns recklessly loud, and yet makes the audience feel triumphant at its closing. Some believe it was a political statement against European governments. Other

Science is proving again why we might be the worst judge of our own voice. The truth is we hear our own voice differently from everyone else. Do you remember the first time you heard your own talking or singing voice in a recording? It could be a recital video or simply a voicemail message. Chances are you were surprised about how high it sounded and you didn’t like it. Also, there’s also a good possibility that no one else seemed surprised by your tone. A recent SciSchow seg

It turns out that singing your favorite song and going to a concert may help you live a longer, healthier and happier life.   A research...

Joey Alexander. This is a name you may want to remember in years to come. 12 year old Joey was featured as a jazz pianist on the 2016 Grammy Awards show. Indonesian born Joey had already performed in front of thousands worldwide, including presidents and dignitaries. He was even nominated for two Grammy awards that year. Joey began playing piano at six years old, his parents consider his abilities a “gift from God”. Here’s Joey playing at the 2016 Grammy Awards . Interested

SEATTLE Reports “Kids are resilient, but sometimes they need a little nudge. For a Seattle boy who recently became very sick, that extra...

Think back to when you were a teenager. Do you remember how excited you were when your favorite singer or band released new music? Did...

As reported by PBS.org – “A study by E. Glenn Schellenberg at the University of Toronto at Mississauga, as published in a 2004 issue of...