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August 28, 2019Music News, Music News and Articles health, health article, music, music article, music learning, music science, music study, musical explanations by admin

How Music Can Help You Heal

We know music has plenty of benefits such as helping us concentrate or allowing us to remember things faster. However, up until recent years, we did not know that music can actually help us heal. Recent studies found that music therapy can calm anxiety, ease pain, and provide a pleasant diversion during chemotherapy or a hospital stay. August 28th, 2019 It’s almost impossible to find someone who doesn’t feel a strong connection to music. Even if you can’t carry a […]

Research shows tunes can make your workout easier. Here’s how to take full advantage. — November 13th, 2018 As humans, we are hardwired to respond to rhythm. If you’ve ever reflexively tapped your toes, drummed your fingers, or bob your head to a catchy tune, you know this to be true. “It’s a very inherent thing,” says Jasmin Hutchinson, Ph.D., who’s an associate professor of exercise science and sports studies and the director for sport and exercise psychology at Springfield […]

November 9, 2018Music Education child development, children, health, music, music article, music education, music learning, music study, musical explanations, parenting, research by admin

Why I Make My Kids Take Music Lessons

We love reading helpful articles online regarding children and music. Especially when they are written (for and by) parents. Thus, when we came across this article, we couldn’t wait to share it with you! — November 9th, 2018 “When my oldest son was in second grade, we signed him up for piano lessons. He wasn’t exactly thrilled about it, but he agreed. A few years later, we signed up his younger brother. For four years now, our kids have been […]

October 9, 2018Music Education child development, children, health, interesting music article, music, music learning, music research, music science, music study, playing music, psychology by admin

What Music Should My Child Listen To?

What kind of music should kids listen to at a young age? Here, five helpful tips on creating an appropriate musical library for your child. — October 9th, 2018 1. Music is not Just for Listening Before you pick the songs, keep in mind that your child benefits from doing more than just listening. To get the full benefits of music, children need to sing, clap and dance along with the tunes. Singing and moving to music tells the brain […]

August 31, 2018Uncategorized health, healthy, interesting music article, music, music article, music facts, music research, music science, music study, musical explanations, research, science by admin

How Music Can Help You Sleep Better

Lullabies aren’t just for babies—they’re great for adults, too. Learn about the all-natural sleep aid that helps you fall asleep fast and wake up refreshed. — August 31st, 2018 According to a recent article published by the Sleep Organization, using soothing music to wind down before bed each night is perfectly acceptable—even encouraged—as a relaxation technique. It turns out that bedtime listening can even help people with sleep disorders by boosting sleep quality and quantity. The benefits may not happen overnight—it […]

June 19, 2018Music News child development, children, health, healthy, interesting music article, music, music research, music study, musical explanations by admin

Music & Your Unborn Child

There are several studies relating to music and unborn children. A developing baby starts hearing sounds in the second trimester of pregnancy. However, there are debates about whether you should play music to fetuses or not. — June 19, 2018 No one knows for sure if music affects a fetus development. Some studies indicate that fetuses can hear and react to sound by moving and others say newborns can recognize music their parents played for them when they were in the womb […]

January 5, 2018Music News and Articles fitness, health, interesting music article, music article, music news, music science, musical explanations, new year, research, science by admin

Using Music to Help Stick to Your Diet

It is the start of a New Year! And with every new year come the infamous ‘new year resolutions.’ Thus, we all know more than one of us is trying to lose that ‘extra’ weight we gained during the holidays. If this is your case, read on to find out how music can help stick to your diet! — January 5, 2018 If you are dieting and have had a bad day at work, you may go home craving comfort […]

December 20, 2017Music Education article, health, healthy, instruments, interesting music article, music, music education, music instruments, music learning, musical explanations, playing music by admin

Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument After 50

Reasons why people over 50 should consider adding a little music to their lives by learning to play a musical instrument.

December 11, 2017Music News and Articles child development, children, health, healthy, interesting music article, music article, music research, music science, music study, musical explanations, research, science by admin

How to Use Music to ‘Fine Tune’ Your Child for School

Can music make us smarter? Research suggests that from as early as 16 weeks of pregnancy, when the auditory function is forming, babies begin their musical development. Their early adaptive exposure to sounds, including those familiar sounds of parents’ voices, enhance extraordinary processing skills. — December 11, 2017 Neuroscience teaches us that a child’s brain is plastic. By this, we mean it is malleable and can change. The first year of life, more than any other year will see the most rapid […]

November 20, 2017Music Education article, child development, children, health, healthy, interesting music article, medicine, music article, music research, music science, music study, musical explanations, playing music, psychology by admin

Using Music & Rhythm To Help Kids With Language Development

Reyna Gordon, of the Music Cognition Lab, studies the connections between rhythm and grammar it might help with atypical language development

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 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 […]

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 18, 2017Uncategorized article, baby, best music, child development, children, health, interesting music article, music, music facts, music study, musical explanations, new parents, parenting, sleep by admin

Best Songs To Get Your Baby To Sleep, According To Science

Tired parents will try pretty much anything to get their babies to sleep. But what are the best songs to get your baby to sleep? Read on to find out! — August 17, 2017 Does the type of song, lyrics, or melody make a difference, or will heavy metal work as well as some smooth jazz? Luckily for sleep-deprived parents, like yours truly, researchers have studied the impact of music on babies and sleep. Unfortunately, they don’t seem to agree […]

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 […]

I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one!

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

Julia, age 8

2016-10-06T01:13:27-07:00

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

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

Mikey, age 12

2016-10-06T01:19:06-07:00

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…

- Angie, parent

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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How Music Can Help You Heal

How Much Does Music Help You During a Run?

Why I Make My Kids Take Music Lessons

What Music Should My Child Listen To?

How Music Can Help You Sleep Better

Music & Your Unborn Child

Using Music to Help Stick to Your Diet

Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument After 50

How to Use Music to ‘Fine Tune’ Your Child for School

Using Music & Rhythm To Help Kids With Language Development

Should You Listen to Music While You Study?

Can the Sound of Wind Chimes Make Kids Eat Broccoli?

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

Best Songs To Get Your Baby To Sleep, According To Science

The Impact of Music, Lyrics, and Videos on Children

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I love how Marcos lets me learn so many songs, not just one!

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