The benefits of learning a musical instrument are numerous. They range from improved social interaction skills and increased empathy to refined time, money and people management skills.
Dr. Brent Ingram discusses how musical instruments can sometimes affect the alignment of teeth, and how a dentist can help assess each individual's case.
“You are allowed to fail, and you will become better because of your failures.” There are no red pen marks for missed notes in music the way there are on tests — there is nothing to feel bad about when you play something “wrong” in music. To become skilled at a musical instrument — and to become great at anything — one needs to struggle a little. In your child’s case, they need to sound bad before they sound good; they need to…
New research from a team at the Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory at Northwestern University has studied the benefits of learning to play musical instruments, and concluded that the process can result in significant positive impacts on a child's brain.
Posted by Catherine Jennings on Friday, October 3rd, 2014Resources from the music collection at the Oakland Public Library to get back into playing your instrument, or learn a new oneDust Off Your Instrument and Play!Resources from the music collection at the Oakland Public Library to help you get back into playing your instrument, or learn a new one.Did you used to play a musical instrument? Have you said to yourself, “Oh, if I had only kept it up” but…
Share onFor most of us, music forms an integral part of our lives. Music is there to reinforce our determination when we don't feel like working out. Music is there to soothe us after a stressful day. Music is there to help us cope after a breakup that leaves us feeling empty. In fact, music can even open a closed heart !But the benefits don't stop there. Learning to play a musical instrument has just as many benefits as listening to…
When you're shipping musical instruments, you need to properly package your valuable piece. Find out how to prepare and ship your instrument.
In this tutorial @Chicago Park District digital artist and INFERNO educator Justin Botz demonstrates how you can make 7 musical instruments easily at home! F...
A piano that pulls cats' tails? Read about five musical instruments that somehow involve cats. Presenting the cat piano, the saron, the shamisen, the singing saw and the sistrum.
Making music is a workout for the brain! In this TED-Ed video, the benefits of playing an instrument are illustrated. Looking for ways to coax your kids into playing and practicing a musical inst…