In preperation for the superbowl, we broke down each city to find out once and for all, who has the better music scene: Boston vs Seattle
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Music Groups for Older Adults
It’s no secret that music is a pastime that can continue throughout your life. In fact, research shows that participation in music enriches the lives of older adults by enhancing their sense of well-being and improving their quality of life. The NAMM Foundation supports a number of initiatives to make sure adults are able to enjoy music making well into their golden years. Here are just a few music groups for older adults. =
Sam Llanas Takes a Stand Against Bullying While Launching Solo Career
Former frontman of Wisconsin-born rock band, The BoDeans, Sam Llanas is looking at his career in a new light. Fresh off the November 2014 release of his solo album, The Whole Night Thru, he’s moving forward on his own.
Tinnitus: When There’s Humming in Your Head and It Won’t Go Away
When Robert Plant sang: “Your head is humming and it won’t go, in case you don’t know,” he could have been singing about tinnitus, a common problem, that is even more prevalent among musicians. About 50 million people in the US suffer from tinnitus, but it is estimated that less than one-third seek treatment.
The 9 Practice Personalities – See Which One You Are
Making Music is here to break down the most common personalities for people when it comes to practicing. So what are you waiting for, check out the list below of the 9 practice personalities and see which one you fall under.
John Lennon Educational Tour Bus
Have you heard of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus? I’ve been asking this question to music educators lately and I was surprised at how many of them answered no
Top 10 Downloaded Songs of 2014
Making Music did a little research to give you the answer you’ve been searching for. Check out the list below and see what the top 10 downloaded songs of 2014 were.
Top 10 Albums Sold in 2014
With 2015 starting we couldn’t help but look back at the music industry in 2015. The following are the top 10 albums sold in 2014. Check them out and see if there are any surprises.
Alex Skolnick: A Genre-Defying Guitar Hero
Alex Skolnick is not your average, everyday shredding guitarist. He started his career at 16 years old with the Bay Area thrash metal band Testament.
Indianapolis Symphonic Choir: Uniting People from All Walks of Life
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir is the largest choir in Indiana and one of the oldest major symphonic choirs in the country—older, in fact, than the symphony choruses of virtually every city west of the Mississippi. The choir, which recently celebrated its 78th year, is a rarity these days.