The 2017 NAMM show was, once again, 4 non-stop days of overwhelming, informative fun for musicians, gear-geeks and the global business of music gear. Man, we saw a lot of gear.
Tag: music education
Music Improves Reaction Times
A study from the University of Montreal published in Brain and Cognition showed that musical training leads to faster reactions tim
Improvise Approach Brings Ability to Disability
The Improvise Approach is all about music creativity for people who have disabilities using iPads and the ThumbJam app as an accessible musical instrument. It’s a training and resource eBook that has been written exclusively for the iBooks Store.
Angel in the Wings
Angel In the Wings —Performing Arts Program enables people with autism and other developmental disabilities to find creative fulfillment and personal growth
Holds and Pauses
Dramatic pauses in your music are a great way to grab the listener’s attention. Like most instructions in music, holds and pauses are also notated.
Start Writing
Start Writing That Song — If your mind goes blank every time you try to put words to music, these ideas will get your songwriting process in gear.
Ready to Progress?
Ready to Progress? Learning to use both hands can open up a whole new world in your playing, enabling you to tackle more advanced pieces.
6 Great Jazz Improv Tips
Jazz is a spontaneous art. If you want to learn how to improvise a jazz piece, here are 6 great jazz improv tips to master that will help you get started.
Molding Melodies
Musical inspiration can strike at any time: driving home from work, in the shower, or even when you wake up in the morning. You could hum a melody one day, and find it sticks around for days, weeks, or longer. Focus your inspiration while exploring the possibilities and you’ll soon be molding melodies of your own!
Juilliard Opens Branch in China
The Tianjin Juilliard School in China is scheduled to open (2018) as the 1st performing-arts institution in China to offer a US-accredited master’s degree.