Music brings a certain invaluable benefit to a child’s education that cannot be overstated. Heaps of scientific research are available that prove a music-rich education is not just critical for a child’s cognitive function, but also for his or her academic performance. In other words, a child will learn better for the simple reason that […]
Given the chance, most kids will opt out of the many hours of piano practice even though they want the fulfillment of being good at playing the piano. The truth is, the same applies to adults, but they have grown-ups have a much better understanding of how life works, so their resistance will be much […]
Practice plays a crucial role in any piano player’s life – it’s one activity that determines how successful you will be as an instrumentalist. However, it demands time, and lots of it – and if you’re like most people, it may be difficult to find as much time to practice as you’d like. However, this […]
People love to play the piano for different reasons. You may want to be able to play your favorite classical piano pieces, or to take piano examinations or even take part in performances, festivals or competitions. Whatever the case, you will need to put in a good number of hours of practice if you’re going […]
Gaming or playing computer games is often blamed for preventing children from pursuing more productive activities. The challenge here is that gaming appeals to children because it’s fun. That’s the reason why learning has today been taken to the gaming platform so that kids have their fun and get to learn something new while they’re […]
One amazing thing about music is that it is not limited to anyone; it belongs to everyone and can be enjoyed and created by anyone. Today we take a peek into the life of a young man who against all odds has built a lasting relationship with the world through music. When this young man […]
There has been a lot of talk about the need for good musical programs. In fact, Nicola Benneti, an award-winning violist, argues that all youngsters should be exposed to classical music, regardless of whether they want to. Saying the concept of letting children do exactly what they want in other areas of education is “alien”, […]
That music has a significant impact on the way you act, feel and think is an undeniable fact. But for those of you that still need proof, here’s another infographic for you: The level of impact that music will have on people’s brains and bodies is not necessarily the same. First because different genres have […]
Igor Stravinsky’s name recently made the headlines when one of his early orchestral works (thought to have been lost for over 100 years) was discovered in a heap of old manuscripts. The 12-minute piece by the Russian-born 20th century composer was found among old manuscripts from the St. Petersburg Conservatoire as they were emptied from […]