Science and Music 2015

13 Amazing Things Science Discovered About Music in 2015

By: Tom Barnes 2015 was a standout year for music for so many reasons. Industry watchers saw intriguing trends and collaborations emerge that no music fan could have ever seen coming. Fans pored over songs and albums that further elevated popular music to the level of high art. Listeners enjoyed others that will forever color how they look back on Read more about 13 Amazing Things Science Discovered About Music in 2015[…]

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Top 10 Little Known Facts About The Piano

By: Brendan Lai-Tong There are few activities more rewarding than learning to play the piano. While it is an amazingly complex instrument that takes years to master, it can also be fun for players of all levels. One of the greatest aspects about the piano is that it is immediately approachable and very versatile. This is due Read more about Top 10 Little Known Facts About The Piano[…]

How playing music effects your brain

How playing an instrument benefits your brain

When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. What’s going on? Anita Collins explains the fireworks that go off in musicians’ brains when they play, and examines some of the long-term positive effects Read more about How playing an instrument benefits your brain[…]