Study Finds Health Benefits of Learning an Instrument for Seniors

A study out of the Western Sydney University’s MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development has found numerous benefits of learning an instrument for seniors.

Even a small amount of social singing or playing an instrument can have staggering, lasting effects on those aged 65 and over.
The Study
Music and psychology researcher Dr Jennifer MacRitchie organised […]

What is the World’s Loudest Instrument?

Have you ever wondered what the world’s loudest instrument is?

The question is not so simple to answer. Here are a couple of different perspectives.
Loudest Instrument in the Orchestra
If we focus on just the instruments within a standard orchestra, there are two front-runners: the trumpet and the trombone.

More often than not, the trumpet is the […]

Music Lessons: The Ideal Age to Learn an Instrument

Music lessons are a fantastic way for children to express themselves and gain confidence, but what age should they begin?

There are two main schools of thought on the issue: get them started as early as possible, or wait until they are old enough to decide themselves.

Let’s have a look a both.
Music Lessons: Start As […]

Music Lessons: Deciding Which Instrument to Learn

Music lessons have tremendous benefits on your or your child’s social, developmental and personal well-being. If you’ve decided to take the plunge and begin your musical journey, you’ll need to decide which instrument to learn.

Some beginner musicians gravitate toward an instrument, others don’t. Here’s a few things to consider when deciding which instrument is […]