by vickie | Mar 26, 2018 | Music and Aging, Music and Children, Music and Healing, Music and Intelligence
There are many factors that can make someone want to learn to play an instrument. Among the most common could be an inherent passion for music, the simple enjoyment of the craft, or a sense of pride in creating something aesthetically pleasing. But have you ever...
by vickie | Mar 26, 2018 | Music and Aging, Music and Healing, Music and Intelligence
Have you tried putting some numbers or words to a tune? It’s often easier to remember the tune than the other information. Then the tune reminds you of what you were trying to remember. This article from the Wall Street Journal describes what goes on in your brain...
by vickie | Mar 26, 2018 | Music and Aging, Music and Healing
Emotions are Brought Out Through Music for All Ages All ages sing “Happy Birthday,” and experience connection and joy. As an adult, whether you’re a parent, grandparent aunt, uncle or friend, try listening to music with a child or teenager. You’ll be surprised how...
by vickie | Mar 26, 2018 | Music and Aging, Music and Healing, Music and Intelligence
Learning to play a musical instrument benefits your brain. Many studies are showing that learning and practicing a musical instrument may reduce negative affects of aging. This includes memory, cognitive ability and hearing. A study in the July 2012 issue...
by vickie | Mar 26, 2018 | Music and Aging, Music and Children, Music and Healing
Senior Citizen Benefits from Playing the Harp Fran, a vibrant, curious woman, learned to play the harp as a senior citizen. She began harp lessons with me in her 80’s. Her husband had passed away, her mother was very ill and not expected to live much longer, so Fran...
by vickie | Mar 26, 2018 | Music and Aging, Music and Healing
Music helps block your perception of pain signals. You can’t focus on opposing sensations simultaneously, and when you’re in pain music helps to change your focus. Anxiety heightens the pain, and music also helps to reduce anxiety. You get in tune with the vibration,...
