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My passion for music plays a starring role. As a musician, I am dedicated to sharing my love of music with the world. Whether you are a musician or just a fan, there's always going to be something for you to read in this space. From advice and tips for playing your favorite instrument to the best pieces and artists.
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Connection Between Art and Music
Traditional artworks, such as paintings and sculptures, for example, are witnessed and appreciated through our sense of sight. Music, on...
In the Time of Corona: The Solace of Art, Music and Literature in Dark Days
In the span of a few months, our world has changed incalculably – and we have been forced to adapt to new ways of living, working,...
Six Recent Studies Show an Unexpected Increase in Classical Music Listening
Last year, I went viral with an article about the rising popularity of old music. But I focused on old rock songs. Many of these songs...
Exploring the Impact: Social Commentary Music and Its Cultural Significance
Music as a Tool for Social Commentary Music has always been a powerful tool for social commentary. From protest songs during the Civil...
Teen’s Music May Be the Secret to Better Self-Esteem
It wasn’t all that long ago when your teen liked your music. Sing-alongs to your college-era playlist on car rides entertained her. These...
Music Fosters Healing for Teens
From stress relief and self-soothing to emotion regulation and physiological benefits, music plays a powerful role in mental health and...
Roll over Beethoven – Electronica stars to remix classical greats
Can Bach and Beethoven survive a makeover by electronica’s most innovative DJs? The legendary Decca records has thrown open its archive...
Music making at home to support children's development
Most of us like music! Children, like adults, enjoy and respond to music. As well as being an enjoyable part of family life, engaging in...
What is the role of music in bringing about social justice?
Many people hold a view that the arts, and specifically music, have no place in tackling social justice. Have you ever wondered why this...
Classical Music Trends to Watch
1. Audience comfort with concert hall attendance will grow. It’s been a slow slog through the pandemic, and of course, Covid-19 is still...
Deutsche Grammophon is working to bring the world’s oldest record label into the streaming era
Deutsche Grammophon, the leading brand for recorded classical music, is trying to adapt to new listening habits, new formats and a new...
The Incredible Role of Music in World Culture
Music is considered a universal language, encompassing the imagination of the human mind; representing a creative freedom whereby artists...
A Brief History of Music in the 20th Century
Music scenes developed quickly in the 20th century, and many large changes came about. The most radical change was probably that music...
The Influence of Classical Music on Modern DJs
(Image credit: WSJ) The Golden Age Of Music Classical music has a lot to answer for. While it might not be the most searched genre on...
What does a DJ do?
What is a DJ? A DJ, or disc jockey, specializes in selecting and playing recorded music for a live audience. The job of a DJ involves...
The rise of K-pop in the United States
Definition of K-pop according to NPR Music: “‘K-pop’ is most often used to denote a subset of Korean music: idol songs. Idol music is...
The Importance of Music in Our Society
Art and music are basic human functions. Humankind and art cannot function without one another. We have the burning desire to create,...
Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), Russian-American
For many people, Heifetz was not only the greatest violinist of the twentieth century but of all time. He set new standards of excellence...
How Music Affects Your Brain
The other morning, I woke up with Dobie Gray singing “Drift Away” swirling around in my head, and tears in my eyes. “Day after day I’m...
Daniel Koo, Violin
“Unstinting in energetic projection every step of the way” (Calgary Herald), violinist Danny Koo has appeared both nationally and...
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