Why Your Child Should Join Their School’s Band Or Orchestra
These days, most schools recommend that parents enroll their children in the school band or orchestra. Research has shown that there is an excellent reason for schools to make this suggestion - and more parents should be listening. Music has a way of directly...
How Music Influences Our Moods
It’s no surprise that music is such a big factor in our lives. One song can make all the difference in our day and can take us from sad and gloomy to excited and joyful. So why exactly is it that music has such a big effect on our emotions? A Mood Booster Research...
Why Music Is Vital to Movies
Without music, a film wouldn’t be the same. Music is vital in movies because it helps to enhance the storytelling and has a dramatic effect that helps the audience connect more with the movie. For a movie to work, a director has to consider the music when planning the...
Top Film Scores of All Time
Without a soundtrack, movies aren’t as effective to the audience. The score of a movie is what helps people feel the emotions intended by the filmmakers. Soundtracks that do this are worth mentioning, due to the fact that not all of them have this effect. Below, we’ve...
What to Do When Starting a Band
When people who have a shared interest in music get together, it’s inevitable that they start a band together. After all, what better way to show your appreciation for music? If you’ve been curious about starting a band, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do so....
Why Listen to Live Music?
While going to see a live performance is enjoyable, many people may not know that experiencing live music is actually beneficial for their health. For example, it’s a great way to reduce stress and stimulate your brain, amongst other things. It Brings People...
The Greatest Modern Composers of the 21st Century
Movies wouldn’t be what they are without the music that comes with them. Scenes just wouldn’t be as dramatic, and we’d probably enjoy them significantly less without their soundtracks. Luckily, we have some amazing music composers to thank for these incredibly...
Tips on Learning to Play an Instrument
If you’re already a musician but want to learn how to play another instrument, you’re in luck. Learning to play a new instrument when you already know how to play another one means it’ll be much easier for you to pick up a second one. However, this isn’t to say it’s...
Benefits of Moving to a Big City to Pursue Music
For musicians looking to get serious about their careers, moving to a larger city may be a necessary next step. This is a hefty decision to make. Apartments can often be way overpriced in big cities, but there will be many more opportunities available in order to...
Music Genres That Are Good to Listen to While Working
Music surrounds us all, filling quiet places with notes and tunes that can convey a variety of emotions. Some music helps people relax, and other music can help people be more productive. Not all music is helpful for productivity though; some music is distracting...