Monthly Archives: February 2016

On Writing Songs and Making Music

Check out this chart on Writing Myths. Substitute the word “song” for the word “myth” and use this for a songwriting challenge with yourself or your musical friends. It’s great to have ideas to spark your creativity~ are you up … Continue reading

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Love Your Art, Follow Your Heart

Make your music and be the voice you were born to be. Copy and imitate to learn but keep yourself open and fluid so your own style can emerge. The butterfly awaits! Doing what you love makes life more enriching … Continue reading

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Practicing Piano Improves The Symmetry Of Your Brain

“Keyboard players have a more mirrored use of both hands and fingers when playing,” Iballa Burunat, the lead author of the study, told New Scientist. “Therefore, they are more likely to have synaptic symmetry than those playing stringed instruments.” Very … Continue reading

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Why is Sheet Music Still Necessary in Music Education? Part 2

This was a follow-up to my first Huffington Post piece on music education. I am not against sheet music but I feel that one should have a complete understanding of the basics of triadic music (music made of chords) without it involved. … Continue reading

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