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Joy to the World: Behind the Music
Joy to the World: The Timeless Anthem of Celebration and Renewal Few Christmas songs have endured with the universal power of “Joy to the World.” Whether sung in candlelit church services,...
Joy to the World: Behind the Music
Joy to the World: The Timeless Anthem of Celebration and Renewal Few Christmas songs have endured with the universal power of “Joy to the World.” Whether sung in candlelit church services,...
Music, The Nervous System and Self Soothing
How music interacts with the nervous system and emotions, especially for people who grew up needing to self-soothe alone. It’s one of the clearest examples of how art literally rewires...
Music, The Nervous System and Self Soothing
How music interacts with the nervous system and emotions, especially for people who grew up needing to self-soothe alone. It’s one of the clearest examples of how art literally rewires...
Different Left Hand Accompaniments
Exploring Left-Hand Accompaniments in Piano Music One of the joys of playing the piano is discovering how much variety exists in the left hand’s role. Far from being just “background,”...
Different Left Hand Accompaniments
Exploring Left-Hand Accompaniments in Piano Music One of the joys of playing the piano is discovering how much variety exists in the left hand’s role. Far from being just “background,”...
What Makes a Melody Memorable?
What Makes a Melody Memorable? Why do some melodies stick in our heads after a single listen, while others fade into the background? From Beethoven’s iconic four-note motif to the...
What Makes a Melody Memorable?
What Makes a Melody Memorable? Why do some melodies stick in our heads after a single listen, while others fade into the background? From Beethoven’s iconic four-note motif to the...
Composing for Piano like Philip Wesley: Emotion...
When people think of music theory, they often picture dense textbooks, complicated chords, and head-scratching key changes. But for me theory serves a higher purpose: to move the soul. The...
Composing for Piano like Philip Wesley: Emotion...
When people think of music theory, they often picture dense textbooks, complicated chords, and head-scratching key changes. But for me theory serves a higher purpose: to move the soul. The...
What is an Ostinato?
What is an Ostinato? An ostinato is a musical phrase or rhythm that is persistently repeated in the same musical voice, often in the background of a piece. It can be...
What is an Ostinato?
What is an Ostinato? An ostinato is a musical phrase or rhythm that is persistently repeated in the same musical voice, often in the background of a piece. It can be...