Wesleyan University Scientists used electroencephalography to examine the differences in the brain activity of classical and jazz musicians during unexpected chord progressions.
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Eminem Wins $600,000 in New Zealand Copyright Case
In a case hugely significant for global copyright infringements, New Zealand’s high court ruled that their National party infringed on Eminem’s song “Lose Yourself.”
New Silkroad Leadership Announced
Twenty years after founding the arts organization Silkroad, Yo-Yo Ma is passing the baton to three of his collaborators and close friends.
Music & Arts National Warehouse Blowout Sale
For the first time, sixteen Music & Arts warehouses will be open to the public across the US. Score open-box brand-name instruments, accessories, and sheet music extremely cheap! From student band gear and orchestral strings, to unique instruments not usually carried in their stores, now’s the time to shop.
How To Book a Tour (Without a Booking Agent)
Bandzoogle are here to help. Join Dave & Allison from Bandzoogle for this free webinar focused on helping you book a tour for your band!
Steven Tyler Selected for Nashville Harmony Award
Musician and philanthropist Steven Tyler of Aerosmith has been named the Nashville Symphony’s 2017 Harmony Award winner. He will perform and receive the award at the December 9 Symphony Ball fundraiser. The Harmony Award recognizes the individual who best exemplifies the harmonious spirit of Nashville’s musical community.
Study Explores Psychopaths’ Music Preferences
A preliminary study by a New York University team has explored psychopaths’ music preferences and their correlation. Contrary to stereotypical psychopaths like Silence of the Lambs Hannibal Lecter, there is no particular fondness for classical music.
Country Music Hall of Fame Opens Lynn Anderson Exhibit
The Country Music Hall of Fame opens Lynn Anderson Exhibit celebrating the music and life of the Grammy-winning country artist. The Lynn Anderson: Keep Me In Mind exhibit continues through June 2018.
Music Expo – San Francisco November 11th
Held in San Francisco for the 4th time, and coming this year to Miami, Boston and Nashville, Music Expo is a series of annual events full of educational sessions, studio sessions, discussion and product demos bringing musicians, engineers, technophiles and tastemakers together.
List Generates New Conversation About Women and Music
In July NPR released “The 150 Greatest Albums Made by Women,” a comprehensive list of women-generated albums from 1964 to the present.