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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?

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

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?

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?

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.

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!

23 Tips: How to Build a Music Resume

Working at a pizza place making $7 an hour is insulting to many musicians. It can be your reality, though. When I met with a recent client that was the scenario. As a career coach, the first question I always ask is “What have you been up to?”

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.

How to Read Sheet Music: Step-by-Step Instructions

Have you always wondered how to read sheet music? Channel your inner musician with these simple, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.

How to choose the right music instrument for you

In a music instrument marketplace flooded with high-quality options, determine your needs, do your research, and trust your gut.

What percentage musical genius are you?

Fancy yourself a bit of a music expert? Answer these eight questions, and we’ll tell you how much of a genius you are, to the exact percentage.

Mapping Music's Evolution: 23 Breakthroughs That Changed How We Listen

These creative and technological breakthroughs changed what we listened to -- and how.