Have you ever noticed that many great musicians or composers are also mathematically inclined–and vice versa? Leonardo DaVinci, Albert Einstein, Herbie Hancock, Johann Sebastian Bach, John Coltrane. At first, music and math might seem like the two farthest disciplines from each other: in math, there is one right answer and not much of the human […]
Have you ever heard Joni Mitchell warble on your record player and felt deeply understood? Have you ever listened to an aching cello fill a recital hall with Bach and realized fundamental truths about the world? Have you ever sat at a piano and been able to say things with your fingers moving deftly over the keys that […]
Maybe you like to light some candles, meditate or do breathing exercises, practice yoga, go for a walk in nature, or vent to friends. There are many ways to calm yourself down and release stress and anxiety–in fact, all of the ones I just mentioned are good options. But there is well-documented and pretty astounding […]
Have you ever picked up a guitar and sworn that you were becoming smarter? Sat down at a piano and decided that you were finally ready to read James Joyce’s Ulysses? Put on some classical and felt that you were more empathetic to your friend’s issues? These examples may sound extreme, but there is overwhelming evidence […]
Music is the great equalizing art form: many people find visual art opaque, get bored by live theater, don’t watch movies anymore, and with the Kardashians franchise taking over, it’s hard to call a lot of TV “artistic.” But everyone listens to music. From babies and toddlers singing along to Raffi’s “Baby Beluga,” to your eighty-year-old […]
Summer vacation is right around the corner and we think summer is a great time for diving deeper into music lessons or exploring a new instrument. And so, we have rounded up our top picks of guitars, ukuleles and drum sets to get you set up for a summer of music making. And don’t forget, […]
We were super excited to find out that we made Feedspot’s list of Top 25 Children’s Music Blogs. The list was compiled of blogs who are “actively working to educate, inspire, and empower their readers with frequent updates and high-quality information” we are proud to share the company of some pretty awesome children’s music education […]
Remember the days before you had children when you used to go out to see live music in bars and venues around NYC all of the time? Well we are here to tell you that those days don’t have to end – New York City has a treasure trove of amazing music venues that often […]
Folk music is a such great genre to introduce to your children from their very first days. The simple melodies are easy for young children to grasp, making them some of the first songs your child will sing along to or as the grow. These are often also the first songs a child can find […]
This holiday season forget x-box and tickle-me-elmo, give the children in your life a gift that will stand the test of time – the gift of music! We have rounded up our favorite gifts picks for the budding musician in your life. Check out our 2017 Musical Holiday Gift List below. Keyboards If you’re looking […]