We often think of classical music and modern music as two very separate genres, but the influence that classical music has had on the latest pop tunes can’t be ignored.
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People start to play the piano for a myriad of reasons, whether it’s to fulfill a dream of theirs, to play a special piece for someone else, to let their creativity flourish, etc. But we don’t always think about how playing an instrument is not only giving us psychological benefits, it’s also helping our body - more specifically our brain - thrive and stay healthy. Here’s how playing the piano keeps your brain in good shape:
Like with any new activity we try or a challenging task we undertake, it’s quite normal to feel tense when playing the piano.
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The Masked Singer made me more aware of how musicians, including myself, suffer from stage fright and performance anxiety.
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It’s been mentioned multiple times how music helps our mental health, and in difficult times like this, it’s never been more important.
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There was another famous musical personality who helped boost the morale during the pandemic among musicians, musical performers, and anyone interested in musical theatre - Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Research conducted by Yamaha has shown that playing an instrument significantly helped people cope with the restrictions posed by lockdowns,
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Music plays a significant role in the lives of many, even those who don’t make of it their profession.
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2020 has been a year for change for many, and as a member of different music-making community groups, I could see that change taking place in a variety of ways.
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For this blog I thought I would explore three pieces that I enjoy playing
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How to encourage music making
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In my last blog of 2018 I thought I would roundup my favourite teaching resources. These are my ‘go to’ resources so I hope you find them just as useful as I do.
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If you were looking to increase your own online presence I would encourage you to ensure that you have plenty of content.
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Being a musician is not just about playing the notes. If all the notes are accurate but communication or expression is poor then the performance would not be well received.
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