Why do some People like Music More than Others? Music, like many things in life, is a matter of preference that falls on a spectrum. For some, music can have a massive influence on a person's life and day to day activities, and for others, music can have a minimal...

Why do we Feel Music? Music is just as much a tactile experience as it is an auditory one. In concerts' and other environments where loud music is present, or with certain speakers, we can feel the music throughout our bodies. We can feel deep noises like low rumbles...

Why do Some Bands Break Up? A band breaking up is the news that fan’s don’t want to hear. Even wildly successful bands can break up. Bands break up for a multitude of reasons here are a few. Death of a band member Perhaps one of the saddest reasons a bang can break up...

The Connection Between Genetics and Musical Talent Our genetics make up who we are, on so many levels. It can determine our hair and eye color, how easy or difficult it is for us to gain or lose weight, and, though perhaps a bit unexpected, our overall musical...

Music and Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease is a condition in which the nerve cells in the brain degenerate over time. Sadly, there is no cure for this fatal disease. Additionally, it will negatively impact a person’s physical and mental capabilities as it...

Music Competitions Music should not be placed in a competitive nature, that is to say, that unlike sports where there is a clear winner, music is subjective, and fluid. People have preferences that will undoubtedly influence their choice in music, and there are so...

The Connection Between Cooking and Music "I found great rewards in cooking a dish and feeding it to someone. It was a means of communicating. I was giving part of my talent or my gift, and sharing it with somebody, making somebody happy. And it gave a lot back to me,...

How Can Music Influence and Enhance a Story?   Music is an excellent pacing tool that can instantly convert and control mood and emotion in a story. If you’ve ever watched a musical, chances are you’ve seen this in action, throughout the entire production. With...

Does Music Make Us Human?   Music is one thing we all have in common. Across culture, races, and even time. Humans, in general, all share a fundamental love for music. For generations, music has empowered humans and provided us with a common ground from which to...

Music: The Call-and-Response Technique   Music, at times, can seem like a conversation when using the compositional technique, known as call-and-response. Simply put a musical phrase serves as a call and another musical phrase responds to it. The call and...