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September 27, 2018Music News and Articles interesting music article, music, music articles, music posts, music technology, music trends, playing music by admin

TBT To The Most Absurd Way We Listened To Music

If you were a child growing up in the late 90s or early 2000s, odds are you remember the most entertaining and hilariously nonsensical way of listening to music: HitClips. — September 27th, 2018 Nicole Gallucci writes an ode to these peculiar devices and takes us on a trip down memory lane on her latest article published on Mashable.com. HitClips initially debuted as toys in select McDonald’s kid’s meals but became so popular that they transitioned to the main toy/electronics […]

September 19, 2018Music News interesting music article, music, music article, music articles, music business, music science, music technology, music trends, musical explanations, science, technology, trends by admin

How AI-Generated Music Is Changing The Way Hits Are Made

Music-making AI software advanced so much in the past few years that today it is a viable tool that can and is being used by producers to help in the creative process. — September 19th, 2018 Using AI as a tool to make music or aid musicians have been in practice for over a decade. In the ‘90s, David Bowie helped develop an app called the Verbasizer, which took the literary source material and randomly reordered the words to create new […]

September 14, 2018Music Education child development, children, interesting music article, music, music article, music learning, psychology, School by admin

51 Benefits Of Arts Education For Kids

In the spirit of National Arts in Education Week we wanted to share an incredible infographic published by Neve Spicer a fellow arts education advocate. Here, he highlights 51 ways in which art education rewards children. — September 14th, 2018 Arts Education in schools is currently teetering on a precipice, he says. Overwhelmingly, parents feel that the Arts play a vital role in their children’s education. And yet, at the very same time, schools are under pressure to funnel their dwindling […]

September 4, 2018Music News interesting music article, music, music article, music articles, music news, music research, music science, music study, musical explanations, psychology, research by admin

Facts About the Science of Music

Have you heard of ‘Mental Floss’? We love their videos! Thus, we wanted to share John Green’s ’25 Facts About the Science of Music’, an excellent video where some little-known facts on music are exposed. — September 4th, 2018 Here are our ‘Top 5’ Music Facts: 1. “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls is the catchiest song of all time? In 2014, a group of researchers released an online game called Hooked on Music. It had a thousand quips from pop hits, going all the […]

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 […]

August 22, 2018Music News and Articles article, interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music research, music science, music study, musical explanations, playing music, psychology, research by admin

Does Music Affect Your Mood?

Researchers have pondered the possible therapeutic and mood-boosting benefits of music for centuries. Finally, a recent study confirms that music affects our mood. — August 22nd, 2018 Recent research from Durham University and the University of Jyväskylä in Finland revealed that sad music brings most listeners pleasure and comfort. Conversely, the study found that for some people, sad music can cause negative feelings of profound grief. The research involved three surveys of more than 2,400 people in the United Kingdom and Finland, […]

August 14, 2018Music News, Music News and Articles apps, article, best apps, interesting music article, listening to music, mobile apps, music, music apps, music posts by admin

The Best Music Apps for iOS and Android

Music junkie? Here are the ten best music apps for consuming and creating tunes. — August 14th, 2018 Based on our experience, we estimate that there are probably a billion different music apps on Google Play and the iOS App Store. Those aren’t exact figures, but we reckon we’re not far wrong. With all this choice, we thought nailing it down for you could be useful and a real timesaver. The best apps for listening to music: • Google Play […]

August 6, 2018Music News article, books, bookworm, interesting music article, music, music trends, musical, summer, summer reads, top10 by admin

18 New Music Books to Read This Summer

Summer is here – Meaning that we have more free time to go to the beach, catch a movie or enjoy a good book. Oh yes, we love a good book! Especially if its related to music. Thus, here a list of the NEW music books you should be reading this summer. — August 6th, 2018 From confessional punk memoirs to a self-help book by Questlove, there’s something here for every genre of the music nerd. Inner City Pressure: The […]

July 26, 2018Music Education artist, interesting music article, memorizing songs, music, music articles, music learning, music tips, musical, playing music, psychology, singer, singing, tips by admin

Tips for Memorizing Songs

We all have to memorize music, lyrics, chords, dynamics and more. Thus, we decided to share some tips on how to improve your music memorization. — July 26, 2018 Songs we like and song we’ve written ourselves are easy to memorize. However, memorizing all other songs can be daunting and requires some effort. Here, are some tips to help you through it: Listen to the song you wish to memorize as much as possible. Put it on your iPod, mp3 […]

July 20, 2018Music Education child development, children, instruments, interesting music article, music article, music education, music facts, music instruments, music learning, playing music, psychology, research by admin

Why You Should Enroll Your Kids in Piano Lessons

It is no secret that we love the piano, and thus think that every kid could benefit from playing. However, this time our train of thought is backed up by science. — July 20, 2018 A new study says learning to play specific instruments, especially the piano, can help kids build up their language skills. “There’s evidence that early exposure to piano practice enhances the processing of sounds that extend not only from music but also into language,” says John […]

July 2, 2018Music Education artist, cover songs, interesting music article, music, music articles, music artist, music business, music education, music posts, music trends, singer, songs, songwriter by admin

5 Reasons To Record & Release Cover Songs

Artists looking to make a ‘splash’ should consider the advantages of a well-crafted cover. In this article, we explain why. — July 2, 2018 According to writer Patrick McGuire, albums don’t get nearly as much mileage as they used to. They’re still important, but artists have to make more music than ever before to keep up and connect with their audiences in a meaningful way. Moreover, ‘amateur’ artists don’t have the time to write and release a constant stream of great original […]

June 25, 2018Music Education advice, article, interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music learning, music tips, musical explanations, playing music, singing by admin

11 Tips to Help the “Tone Deaf” Sing in Tune

Millions are the people that go through life worried that they can’t sing. The reality is that they just haven’t learned how to yet. Here are 11 tips which can help anybody learn to sing in tune. — June 25, 2018 f you haven’t already, take a tone deafness test to ensure your ears are capable of letting you sing in tune. Passed the test? Great! Now we can begin: 1. Find a safe starting note 2. Explore a higher (or lower) […]

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 […]

June 6, 2018Music News article, instruments, interesting music article, music, music article, music education, music facts, music science, music study, musical explanations, research, science by admin

Learning Music Makes Your Brain More Efficient

If you’ve taken the time to learn music or to speak another language, you’ve also trained your brain into being more efficient, according to a new study. — June 6, 2018 Researchers at Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute conducted a study where they analyzed brain activity while participants completed simple tasks. Non-surprisingly they found that musicians and people who are bilingual utilized fewer brain resources when completing a working memory task. Also, these people showed they had a better working memory. However, scientists […]

May 24, 2018Music Education article, instruments, interesting music article, music, music instruments, music learning, music posts, music trends, musical, playing music by admin

Most Underrated Instruments

On our previous post, we talked about the best instruments for children to learn. As expected, the guitar, the piano, and other well-known musical instruments made it to the list. But, today we want to explore those few people understand and appreciate. — May 24, 2018 Everyone wants to play electric guitar. Everyone wants to sing. But few are the ones who pick one of these truly underrated musical instruments: 1. Mandolin 2. Viola 3. Drums 4. Keyboard 5. Tuba 6. Organ 7. […]

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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

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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

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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interesting music article

TBT To The Most Absurd Way We Listened To Music

How AI-Generated Music Is Changing The Way Hits Are Made

51 Benefits Of Arts Education For Kids

Facts About the Science of Music

How Music Can Help You Sleep Better

Does Music Affect Your Mood?

The Best Music Apps for iOS and Android

18 New Music Books to Read This Summer

Tips for Memorizing Songs

Why You Should Enroll Your Kids in Piano Lessons

5 Reasons To Record & Release Cover Songs

11 Tips to Help the “Tone Deaf” Sing in Tune

Music & Your Unborn Child

Learning Music Makes Your Brain More Efficient

Most Underrated Instruments

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

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

123 Rock studio is an inspiring place to make music

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