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January 29, 2018Music News and Articles article, interesting music article, music, music article, music articles, music learning, music research, music science, music study, musical, musical explanations, research, science by admin2 Comments

Does singing make you happy?

Studies have shown that singing has some of the same health benefits as exercise. All types of singing have positive psychological effects, for example, the releasing of endorphins the brain’s ‘feel good’ chemical. — January 29, 2018 All types of singing have positive psychological effects. But of all sorts of singing, it’s choral singing that seems to have the most dramatic impact on people’s lives. A study published in Australia in 2008 revealed that on average, choral singers rated their […]

January 17, 2018Music Education article, artists, how to, interesting music article, learning music, music, music articles, music learning, music posts, music tips, musicians, playing music, tips by admin

11 Tips for Practice Time

We all know that practice makes perfect! Any successful musician will tell you that to excel in your instrument you should practice regularly. — January 18, 2018 We came across this handy article written by Espie Estrella for Thought Co. with great tips to keep in mind before, during and after every practice session: 1. Aim to practice every day 2. Never forget your finger exercises and warm-ups 3. Practice for at least 20 minutes daily 4. Listen to your body 5. […]

November 2, 2017Music News article, billboard, interesting music article, music, music articles, music business, music streaming, musical, streaming, technology, trends by admin

Billboard Charts Will Weigh Streaming Services More Heavily In 2017

Streaming services are changing the way we listen to music, and Billboard Charts is finally catching up. — November 2, 2017 In the world of entertainment, streaming services are increasingly becoming the norm among consumers. Traditional cable providers, along with now-defunct brick and mortar video rental stores, found themselves utterly unprepared for the rise of juggernauts like Netflix. The music industry has faced a similar issue with streaming services such as Pandora and Spotify eating into album sales. Another area in […]

October 31, 2017Music News and Articles article, halloween, interesting music article, music, music articles, music science, musical, nasa, playlist, science, technology by admin

NASA Shares Universe’s Spooky Sounds

In honor of Halloween, NASA released a playlist of weird space sounds picked up by various satellites traveling through the universe. — October 31, 2017 The playlist includes sounds from several missions to worlds such as Jupiter, Saturn and other celestial bodies in the outer solar system. Although there is no atmosphere or another medium to carry sound waves in the vacuum of space, some spacecraft instruments can capture radio emissions from bodies in the solar system. These emissions are […]

October 15, 2017Music News and Articles article, child development, interesting music article, medicine, music, music article, music articles, music facts, music posts, music technology, musical explanations, psychology, research, science by admin

Boost Memory and Learning with Music

When we hear a familiar song, we are often able to recall a moment from our past that is connected to that tune. Learn why our favorite songs tickle our memory in various ways. — October 15, 2017 Music has been found to stimulate parts of the brain, and studies had demonstrated that music enhances the memory of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, including a study conducted at UC Irvine, which showed that scores on memory tests of Alzheimer’s patients improved […]

October 2, 2017Music Education, Music News and Articles article, bullying, bullying prevention, child development, children, interesting music article, music articles, musical, musical explanations, playing music, psychology, research, School by admin

Bullying: What Can Music Teachers Do?

This article examines intervention strategies music teachers can implement to combat bullying. Students enrolled in music ensembles may experience outsider status within the school community as a whole, thus contributing to heightened vulnerability and victimization. — October 2, 2017 In 2007, Texas Monthly magazine published an article chronicling the experiences of high school musicians competing for positions in Texas all-state ensembles. Many music educators were simultaneously delighted and a bit uncomfortable as they read the article. On the one hand, […]

September 28, 2017Music News and Articles article, college, health, healthy, interesting music article, music articles, musical, playing music, psychology, research, science, studying by admin

Should You Listen to Music While You Study?

Headphones can seem like a ‘must-have’ in a college library, a function of responsible students’ attempts to isolate themselves from the conversations and noises around them. However, another form of distraction may be coming right up those cables. — September 28, 2017 “Music with lyrics is very likely to have a problematic effect when you’re writing or reading,” said Clifford Nass, a professor at Stanford University. “Probably less of an effect on math, if you’re not using the language parts […]

September 22, 2017Music Education article, child development, instruments, interesting music article, music, music article, music articles, music instruments, musical explanations, psychology by admin

Why Every Kid in America Learns to Play the Recorder

All across America, for decades, a strange cultural ritual has been enacted. Students at the end of elementary school are herded into rooms and handed a simple, hard white plastic instrument called a recorder that seems pathologically incapable of creating any complex music. — September 22, 2017 Learning to play the mass-produced wind instrument is an integral part of the curriculum of most elementary school music programs in the United States. Screechy, hesitant, clumsy, it’s hard to imagine anyone playing the […]

September 7, 2017Music News and Articles article, child development, children, health, healthy, interesting music article, music article, music articles, music education, music science, music study, musical explanations, psychology, research by admin

Can the Sound of Wind Chimes Make Kids Eat Broccoli?

An Oxford professor says high-pitched music accentuates the sweetness in food, making it more palatable to children. Don´t believe us? Keep up reading! — September 7, 2017 Parents of young children know that mealtimes can turn into a horrendous battleground, but it could be worse – you could add the sound of wind chimes into the mix. Charles Spence, a professor of experimental psychology at the University of Oxford whose work in multisensory eating has influenced the chef Heston Blumenthal, has […]

August 30, 2017Music News and Articles article, gangnam, gangnam style, interesting music article, music, music articles, music business, music video, playing music, records, trends, video, youtube by admin

Gangnam Style is No Longer the Most-Played Video on YouTube

The South Korean megahit had been the site’s most-played clip for the last five years. But, Psy’s Gangnam Style is no longer the most-watched video on YouTube. — August 30, 2017 The surreal video became so popular that it “broke” YouTube’s play counter, exceeding the maximum possible number of views (2,147,483,647), and forcing the company to rewrite its code. But the song has now been overtaken by another music video – Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth’s See You Again. The […]

Neurologists at the University of Washington have just developed a hands-free, thought-controlled musical instrument — no movement required! — August 28, 2017 There are some fantastic examples of how smart electroencephalography (EEG) interfaces can allow people to control everything from drones to prosthetic limbs using their thoughts. A brainwave-reading musical instrument could help empower and rehab patients with motor disabilities. Its creators hope the technology can be used to help enable and rehab patients who have motor disabilities, resulting from stroke, spinal […]

August 15, 2017Music News and Articles article, child development, children, health, interesting music article, music, music articles, music education, music research, musical, psychology, science by admin

The Impact of Music, Lyrics, and Videos on Children

Music plays a significant role in the socialization of children and adolescents. Modern music is present almost everywhere, and it is readily available. Research on popular music has explored its effects on schoolwork, social interactions, mood, and behavior. — August 14, 2017 Listening to popular music is considered by society to be a part of growing up.2 Music provides entertainment and distraction from problems and serves as a way to relieve tension and boredom. Some studies have reported that adolescents use […]

June 30, 2017Music News, Music News and Articles article, artists, interesting music article, marketing, music, music articles, musicians, social media, technology, trends by admin

The Impact of Technology and Social Media on the Music Industry

The music industry is an unrecognizable place compared to just 10 years ago. — June 30, 2017 For an artist like Ne-Yo, who first tasted success in the early noughties, the transition has been hard to witness. I recently heard him speak at Web Summit alongside fellow music artist Tinie Tempah, Hans-Holger Albrecht, the CEO of Deezer, and Eric Wahlforss, the CTO of SoundCloud. While Ne-Yo, in particular, came across as slightly grumpy about the ‘good old days’ of the […]

June 5, 2017Music News, Music News and Articles, Uncategorized college, interesting music article, marketing, music, music articles, music business, music trends, spotify, trends, USA by admin

Colleges That Used Spotify The Most This Year

Curious about which colleges listened to the most music on Spotify this 2017? And no – it’s not just the biggest schools that streamed the most music, in case that was your assumption. — June 5, 2017 Spotify took a peek at U.S. college students’ music listening behaviors and found some pretty interesting trends. Go to Northern Arizona University, the University of North Texas and the University of Houston for hardcore sleep-deprived music listeners on campus. They landed on both […]

May 2, 2017Music News, Music News and Articles branding, corporate identity, curator, marketing, music, music articles, music business, music curation, music news, music specialist, shazam by admin

How Brands Are Betting On Music With Help From Pro Playlist Curators

“When I walk into a retail establishment, there’s no guarantee I’m going to see the end cap displays or the way a particular line of shirts has been folded. But what I can be certain of is, I’m going to hear what’s happening.” — May 2, 2017 You might not know where, you might not know when, but chances are you’ve heard a playlist that Danny Turner and his team of music designers put together. He’s the senior vice president […]

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I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one! I like how he gives me compliments.…

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Julia, age 8

I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one! I like how he gives me compliments. It’s really fun when Marcos does the bass clef with the left hand and I get to make up my own song that goes with it for a warm up. It’s fun because I get to make up my own songs. I love the sound of the piano!

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I really like that we get to pick what songs we want to learn in Marcos’s guitar class

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Mikey, age 12

I really like that we get to pick what songs we want to learn in Marcos’s guitar class. I also love that he is compassionate and lets us progress at our own pace. Marcos knows EVERYTHING about instruments, and I’m glad he can share some of it with me. I’m glad that I get to learn how to read, write, and play music for the guitar. It is a lot of fun when Marcos and I play the guitar together!

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I highly recommend 123 Rock to anyone looking for a music teacher!

Both of my children love their music lessons with Marcos. They look forward to their music lessons each week and…

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2016-10-06T01:20:25-07:00

- Angie, parent

Both of my children love their music lessons with Marcos. They look forward to their music lessons each week and come home eager to practice their new pieces. I especially love that he teaches them to compose their own pieces and inspires their musical creativity. Marcos is always positive and encouraging with my children, and he has a knack for bringing out their best. I highly recommend 123 Rock to anyone looking for a music teacher!

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123 Rock studio is an inspiring place to make music

Marcos Moscat is a talented musician and instructor. His approach to teaching is kind and respectful. He encourages his students…

Nancy-Jean Pement, parent

2016-10-06T01:21:23-07:00

Nancy-Jean Pement, parent

Marcos Moscat is a talented musician and instructor. His approach to teaching is kind and respectful. He encourages his students to study music that appeals to them. By attending to the interests of each student, Marcos is a master at nurturing student engagement. Our son, Jackson, has been taking lessons for over two years. Jackson is proud of his accomplishments at the piano and he enjoys the time he spends with his teacher. Both Marcos and Isabel are warm and […]

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Does singing make you happy?

11 Tips for Practice Time

Billboard Charts Will Weigh Streaming Services More Heavily In 2017

NASA Shares Universe’s Spooky Sounds

Boost Memory and Learning with Music

Bullying: What Can Music Teachers Do?

Should You Listen to Music While You Study?

Why Every Kid in America Learns to Play the Recorder

Can the Sound of Wind Chimes Make Kids Eat Broccoli?

Gangnam Style is No Longer the Most-Played Video on YouTube

New Instrument Let’s You Create Music By Thinking About It

The Impact of Music, Lyrics, and Videos on Children

Colleges That Used Spotify The Most This Year

How Brands Are Betting On Music With Help From Pro Playlist Curators

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