Monthly Archives: April 2011

Laughter is good for the soul – funniest music videos

Sometimes we take ourselves too seriously. Not that there aren’t times when being serious is appropriate, but sometimes it’s good to just laugh. Take a look at some of these music video gems. From Britain’s Morcambe and Wise Show : … Continue reading

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Music Education – Positive Effects on the Brain

Studies show that music is good for both children and adults. Find out about the “Mozart Effect” and how music affects intelligence and learning in both adults and children. Website Address Comments http://esl.about.com/library/lessons/blbrainmusic.htm?terms=Brain+music Mozart, Haydn and Bach for grammar. Ravel, Debussy for imagination. Beethoven, Brahms … Continue reading

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Who needs a music teacher when you can learn online?

Let’s get things straight.  We spend our whole life TALKING to people.  Where did we learn this?  Most folks DON’T take speech lessons and many people DO make a good living just talking to others.  Truth is, if you really … Continue reading

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Famous Composers of the Western Musical Eras

My mom bought me a 4-1/2 hour  set of 4 CDs as a gift.  I love it. It’s The Story of Classical Music  It’s ripped to my ipod and I listen while walking. Highly entertaining and a great trip through … Continue reading

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Music & Art in the 21st Century

by Gerry Servito I. Art is the Expression and Transmitter of a Culture’s Values SH Lee Culture refers to the totality of the various kinds of human activity, including economy, education, religion, science, and art, among which the most central … Continue reading

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Avoiding and Healing Cracked Hands

Like many other people I have suffered from recurring dry cracked fingers that often split open and this report is about my quest for a solution. For musicians relying on their hands, cracked fingers can be a big problem that … Continue reading

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