Snow is falling outside in the northeast, and that means two things for many musicians: marching season is ending and it's time to start brushing up on Christmas carols. Musicians often study the history of a piece's composition in order to learn how to play the piece with proper context, yet not many know the... Continue Reading →

Music affects the brain in many ways, for both the listener and performer. Some of the impacts are temporary and subtle while others are more permanent and noticeable. For example, music can boost a person's mood or even increase the brain's ability to learn. Some of these effects were discussed in an earlier blog post,... Continue Reading →

It's a well-known fact that athletes have a high chance of injury. It's not hard to imagine why; many sports involve physical contact between players or put other intense strains on the body. It is harder to imagine musicians getting injured. Yet it does happen, and at a frequent rate. About 76 percent of instrumentalists in... Continue Reading →