Imagine a scene where a soldier, weary from the battlefield, finds solace in the soft strumming of a guitar or the gentle notes of a piano. This isn’t just a scene from a movie; it’s a growing reality for many veterans who are turning to music therapy to help manage the symptoms of post-traumatic stress…
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Songs can convey messages and ideas in a captivating way. They give a voice to the marginalized, speaking out against injustice and oppression. In places where free speech is limited, music becomes a key tool for expressing dissent. Through lyrics and melodies, songs inspire individuals, foster unity, and empower those who feel voiceless. Restrictive societies…
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When you play your favorite video game, the music playing in the background isn’t just filler. It’s an essential part of the experience, driving your emotions, setting the atmosphere, and even giving you hints about what’s coming next. Composing music for video games is a fascinating and complex process, full of unique challenges and creative…
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Nineteen years ago, in the spring of 2003, the Human Genome Project (HGP) was finished. It accounted for approximately 92% of the human genome, with the remaining 8% being part of continued research by the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium. Last month, the human genome sequence was officially declared complete— all 3 billion base pairs. The world…
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Music has always been a universal language, capable of transcending cultural and linguistic barriers. It speaks to our emotions, influences our behavior, and shapes our experiences. But have you ever wondered how different music genres can impact your mood and behavior? The Uplifting Power of Pop Pop music is characterized by its catchy melodies and…
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It’s the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and in addition to our work at memory care homes, the Chords for a Cause team wants to highlight the work of other nonprofits that work with Alzheimer’s patients on a daily basis. The Music and Memory non-profit organization caters to the millions of elderly Americans…
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Sweaty palms and cold, clammy fingers. Teeth rattling as the temperature plummets another ten degrees. Fingertips gnawing between skirt seams. Although many of us, performers, dread the pre-recital symptoms, they only add to the charm of a musical masterpiece. The scientific cause of stage fright, simply put, is our brain calculating the odds of failure.…
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ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a prominent neurobehavioral disorder in childhood and adolescence. Though ADHD is a chronic condition with symptoms experienced over a lifetime, ADHD mainly affects children and adolescents. ADHD, often shows up as the inability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time, being unable to follow instructions, having difficulty completing detailed…
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I had a very strong sense that I had to stay involved in my own life to have a life that I wanted to live…Life is not linear…it’s a winding road. It’s not a straight shot…On that winding road, I got knocked down a lot of times. So I had to learn, all I had…
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We tend to perceive the ability to sing as an innate ability rather than a honed skill. The probing question remains: is everyone capable of singing well? According to a Canadian study, roughly 98.5% of the population can learn to sing while the remaining 1.5% are barred by congenital amusia, difficulty differentiating between pitches, tones,…
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