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3 Things Parents Must Tell Their Children When They Begin a Musical Instrument

“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…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The Top 17 Ways Learning a Musical Instrument Gives You The Edge

Why are those who are good playing an instrument also good at other things? What are the benefits of playing a musical instrument that give them the edge?

QUIZ: We can guess your dominant personality trait from your classical tastes

Let us reveal your dominant personality trait, based on your answers to these music questions…

Stop Forcing Your Kids to Learn a Musical Instrument

Our daughter Rebekah, who is in second grade, takes three after-school classes every week. On Monday there is violin; on Wednesday, Hebrew; and on Thursday, ballet. One of these classes connects her to a religious tradition going back three thousand years. Two of them are pretty well pointless.I don’t mean that as a bad thing. Pointlessness rules, as far as I am concerned. Lots of great activities...

This Is How Music Can Change Your Brain

Actively learning to play an instrument can help a child's academic achievement

5 Reasons to Learn a Musical Instrument

Benefits of music education and reasons why you should learn to play a musical instrument.

Find any Restaurant Supply Store

A bold and beautiful way to find any restaurant supply store, food manufacturing companies, bar furniture & more, anywhere.

21 Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument

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.

18 Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument

The Chinese philosopher Confucius said long ago that "Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without." Playing a musical instrument has many benefits and can bring joy to you and to everyone around you. This article will provide you with 18 benefits of playing an instrument and will hopefully give you a better sense of appreciation and pride for music.

Rebuilding the sound of musical instruments

Is it possible to rebuild the sound of instruments captured long ago on vintage recordings? It seems movies can be modernized by colorization, but what about recordings?

Have Kids Build STEAMy Musical Instruments at Home

Engage your homebound students with sounds they can make using STEAM-y musical instruments they craft themselves. Project ideas from STEM expert Anne Jolly.

Health benefits for seniors learning to play musical instruments

Singing in a choir or playing a musical instrument can result in significant physical and mental benefits for people aged over 65.

A Musical Instrument That Generates Power When You Play It

The Spark sounds like a maraca but is actually an energy-generating gadget.

Is Playing a Musical Instrument Good for Your Health?

People who play a musical instrument may tend to have better physical and mental health, studies have shown. Even taking up an instrument in old age may help, research suggests.

9 Reasons Learning a Musical Instrument Benefits Kids

From improving math skills to providing stress relief—learning a musical instrument has a host of unexpected advantages.

Learning a musical instrument boosts kids' brains

A child psychiatry team suggests that musical training for children can help them attain greater emotional control, focus their attention and reduce feelings of anxiety.

What Should You Pay for a Child's Guitar (Or Any Musical Instrument)?

We ought to put every object of child desire through its own wants-versus-needs test, one that inevitably ends with a question about how much is enough.

How To Protect Your Musical Instruments

We love our instruments, but if you’re a professional musician, they can take up a lot o...

Pick Some Animal Noises To See Which Musical Instrument You Are