Mahani Teave, a young pianist born on the island, is building a much needed music school. People of all ages will be able to learn music free of charge, and Teave believes it will help the community grow
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Music Therapy Helps Those Suffering from Dementia
Residents of the Rochester Presbyterian Home, who are affected with dementia, have been attending music therapy classes with their family members.
The Biology of Violins
Violist Dan Chitwood, a biologist who ordinarily studies leaves, employed the skills and analysis methods normally used to quantify leaf shape over time to study how string instruments have evolved.
Woman Learns to Speak Again with Music Therapy
Cathy Flowers was told she’d never be able to move or speak again. They were wrong. She learned to speak again with music therapy and is still progressing.
Music Class for Children and Parents
Find a Music Together class near you so you can join in the fun. Nothing is better than a music class for children and parents together.
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!
New Study Finds Children Playing Music Increases Brain Power
Everyday there seems to be more and more evidence suggesting children playing music increases brain power. A study by Canada’s Rotman research Institute
Music Expands The Brain
Though numerous studies have shown that music lessons can expand intelligence, raise IQ, and improve academic skills, one study published in the Journal of Neuroscience proved that music literally can expand the brain.
13-Year-Old Boy a Master on Piano
Watch the video within, and try to comprehend how that is a 13-year-old boy playing Toccata in D Minor, OP II. You’re listening to Noah Waddell play…
Jared Cassedy Receives Grammy Music Educator Award
Jared Cassedy, a name no one really knows, has just become a Grammy winner. For the second year, the Recording Academy and Grammy Foundation are presenting the Grammy Music Educator award.