Music Modernization Act Passes in Senate

Stuck on repeat: why we love repetition in music

Music of every genre, every culture and every period employs repeated phrases for effect. Why do we love to listen to the same things again and again?

6 Benefits of Music Lessons

Learning to play an instrument can help your child fine-tune her ear and enhance skills needed for education and social interaction.

This Is How Music Can Change Your Brain

Actively learning to play an instrument can help a child's academic achievement

10 Shocking Benefits of Listening to Classical Music [Infographic]

Chances are you’ve heard that there are several benefits of listening to classical music. But is there any actual truth behind this statement? According to numerous studies, there absolutely is. Th…

How the brain reads music: the evidence for musical dyslexia

If the brain processes words and mathematical symbols differently, why not musical symbols too?

How An Oil Engineer Discovered Auto-Tune And Changed The Music Industry Forever

Can you pass A-Level music?

Could you make the grade when faced with a music A-Level paper? We've taken some questions from past papers so you can try your luck.

Can You Pass Music 201?

Think you know enough about music theory to pass this course? Test your skills here!

Can You Pass This Basic Music Theory Quiz? Test Your Knowledge!

A knowledge of music theory is absolutely indispensable to musicians. For beginners, it can seem intimidating, but experienced musicians will attest that theory is well worth the effort needed to m…

Why we’re obsessed with music from our youth

Do we think music from the past is better, or has it got something to do with the memories we have of that time?

Can Music Reduce Pre-Op Anxiety, Improve Patient Experience?

New data shows that music could be key for reducing patient anxiety and stress before surgery, ultimately leading to a better patient experience and patient satisfaction.

The who and what of finding a music manager

Getting a music manager is important because it allows you to focus on your music. What are the most important things to consider when choosing a manager?

Your Library Has a Free Music Service That You Probably Didn't Know About

Freegal lets you download and keep music through your local library.

Why vinyl makes a perfectly imperfect format for discovering classical music

LPs can bring you closer to the music, and that’s just scratching the surface.

7 ways music boosts your well-being

9 Studio One Shortcuts You Should Know

Check out the 9 Studio One Shortcuts You Should Know page at Sweetwater — the world's leading music technology and instrument retailer!

Learn an instrument with this open source music teacher

Nootka gives real-time feedback, has multiple difficulty levels, and is customizable.

How music motivates the brain to learn

A new study shows that music taps into the brain's reward circuitry to stimulate a type of learning based on the correct prediction of outcomes.

What Is the Most Popular Instrument to Play?

What's the most popular instrument to play? If you're new to music or have been playing for years, find out which instruments made the list.