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The Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Music
Music is often referred to as “the universal language.” There is no doubt that music can break down emotional barriers, providing soothing comfort, and make people feel more connected with each other and themselves. But, more studies have started to show that music impacts more than just your emotions. It can also have an impact…
Tips for Starting a Music-Based Nonprofit
If you’ve dreamed of sharing music with others or see a need in your community that is unfulfilled, then you might consider starting a music-based nonprofit. When you take the time to create a not-for-profit organization, you’ll be able to accept tax-deductible donations and may be eligible for grants to fund the program. But starting…
5 Health Benefits of Music for Children
Music has been one of the greatest therapy tools that experts have been using to communicate with children of all ages effectively. It has been known to have many benefits to children not only physically but also emotionally and spiritually. In this article, we will give you five of those health benefits in detail and…
How Music Can Benefit Older Adults
If you’ve ever had a familiar song prompt a long-forgotten memory or felt your body relax while listening to a quiet, soothing piece, you already know how music can affect the human body. While the entire population can benefit from music, music offers certain important benefits to older adults in particular. From helping adults to…
5 Benefits of Integrating Music Into Your Morning Routine
True musicians know how to practise until their fingers bleed, drool over iconic musical locations, and generally spend every waking minute itching to get their hands on their instruments. Still, for all of the obsessiveness, there’s one area of the day where music often doesn’t get a due amount of attention: the morning. Musicians are…
Healthy Living Tips for Musicians on the Road
A life spent touring on the road sounds like a dream come true … to a high school freshman trying to figure out what they want to be when they grow up. A veteran musician will tell you that such a pleasant, picturesque fantasy is far from reality… The honest truth is, life on the…
How Streaming & Playlists Are Affecting The Modern Musician
For better or worse, the internet has changed how we access, listen to, and store music. Advancements in technology are just a fact of the music industry, like improvements to instruments, recording equipment, etc. If we fast forward past the now outdated MP3s and torrenting to where we are today, music has been transformed in…
The Role Music Plays in Your Mental Health
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Music, in all of its forms, can be a therapeutic experience. Listening and playing music can make significant contributions to your mental health. Throughout history, however, we have endured the premature deaths of musicians that have been the result of struggling with mental health issues. So, how can music be proven to assist in good…