A study from Northwestern University suggests that singing is more accurately a skill that is practiced and learned, rather than just an innate ability
Category: Health
Ticked Off Music Fest
In 2012, musician and former publisher Gregg Kirk created the Ticked Off Music Fest to support the prevention, awareness, and cure of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses
The Healing Blues Project
The Healing Blues Project is a collaborative effort between Greensboro College Assistant Professor of Art Ted Efremoff; Professor of Music David Fox…
10 Great Reasons Why Playing Music Is Good for Your Brain
Music has a lot of healing abilities, but we all can benefit from making music, and here are 10 reasons why playing music is good for your brain.
Less Is Best When Treating TMJ Disorder
There are three basic types of TMJ disorders—myofacial pain (discomfort in the muscles that control jaw function), internal derangement of the joint (displaced disc, dislocated jaw, or condyle injury), and arthritis.
What Exactly is Tendonitis? A Scientific Explanation and 5 Things to Help Those Suffering
If you have a friend or spouse who plays tennis, goes bowling, or enjoys golf, you may have heard them complain about tendonitis, a common sports injury. But you’re a musician—that nagging pain in your shoulder or wrist can’t possibly be tendonitis, right?
Quick Tips to Perfect your Posture
Posture could be the easiest and quickest way to improve your playing, no matter the instrument, so Making Music has quick tips to perfect your posture
Things Every Singer Should Know and Avoid
Singers can’t walk into a music store and simply purchase a case to protect their instruments—they have to make healthy choices. Whether you harmonize sweetly singing Handel’s Messiah in a choir, or shred vocals in a raging rock band, you need to care for your instrument too.
Playing It Forward: Music Keeps Recovering Addicts on Track
Ricky Byrd, former guitarist for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, still loves rock and roll, but his fervor for the hard life has been tempered by time and recovery.
Music’s Effect on Exercise
The graphic inside explains music’s effect on exercise, and it will give you all the details you need. Now you just have to pick the right workout playlist!