Where you get your music education can contribute significantly to the value of the education itself. This is because a venue that exposes you to music-rich cultures, people and life will enhance your education experience. The value of music study abroad programs shines through in an international setting. Not only are students given the chance […]
Aspiring musicians have one crucial decision they need to make concerning getting to where they want to be; whether to take formal lessons or be self-taught. Both options have their pros and cons, so it’s important to understand each of these before making the final decision. Being self-taught definitely has an element of adventure and […]
Musician’s brains have been drawing a lot of interest in the world of science lately, and the trend is not about to stop. And these efforts do not disappoint, because the findings are proving to be more interesting with every new study. So interesting, in fact, that musician’s themselves have become interested in learning how […]
Scientists have found the group of people that might respond the most to music – musicians. As they spend more and more time around music, musicians’ brains increasingly become more synchronized with the rhythms. In a new study, New York University researchers isolated the rhythms in the brain that can coordinate with music. However, only […]
Many music college applicants, undergraduates and parents often wonder whether a music degree will ultimately pay off. For most of them, the choice to pursue musical studies is largely driven by their passion and not the security of a job at the end of their education. A lot of parents will seek advice from music […]
For most of us, music is a part of our daily lives. Even if you do not intentionally put some music on, a family member or roommate may do it for you, or you might visit a store that’s playing background music. Whatever the case, we all have our musical preferences – there’s music that […]
Classical music definitely has more than its fair share of naysayers. Unfortunately, most of the arguments they put forward as they insist that classical music is dead have a certain element of truth in them. This is because the decline of classical music has been observed in various forms. Classical music has been circling the […]
Do you suffer from stage fright? Does your heart start beating like a drum just before a performance? Well, if you feel light-headed or tense before a piano recital, you can take gratification in the fact that you’re not the only one. The problem with being nervous is that it’s just the beginning, as it […]
A common phenomenon among young music students occurs when they enter their teenage years – they suddenly lose interest in their music lessons and instruments. Surprisingly, however, is that it’s during these years that their overall interest in music increases significantly. Why the paradox? One major reason is that the music they are learning is […]
There are a lot of great pianists in the world today, but few can boast the charm and charisma that Chinese superstar pianist Lang Lang exudes both on and off stage. The concerts he has held at major music venues around the world have sold out, and he has received numerous awards in his career. […]