Training the Brain to Become Pitch Perfect
The findings suggest that adults can acquire absolute pitch even without that early exposure to pitches and musical labels.
Game-based Learning in Helsinki schools
“Contrary to what many might think, using technology and games in learning doesn’t isolate kids; rather it provides a completely different avenue for collaboration.” teacher Katariina Söderholm
The Sounds of Science
Trevor Cox investigates the science of sound research (1/2). Bad Vibes and Good Vibrations. Why do we find some sounds pleasant while others grate on the ears? Music is not just an auditory cheese cake, music is something that has an enormous…
Your Brain on Improv
Musician and researcher Charles Limb wondered how the brain works during musical improvisation — so he put jazz musicians and rappers in an fMRI to find out. What he and his team found has deep implications for our understanding of creativity of…
The Meaning of Music
Michael Tilson Thomas is giving a great overview of the meaning of music as an emotional language and channel of expression. “…you know all that you need to know, you can start anywhere…”
Training the Brain to Become Pitch Perfect
The findings suggest that adults can acquire absolute pitch even without that early exposure to pitches and musical labels.
Game-based Learning in Helsinki schools
“Contrary to what many might think, using technology and games in learning doesn’t isolate kids; rather it provides a completely different avenue for collaboration.” teacher Katariina Söderholm
The Sounds of Science
Trevor Cox investigates the science of sound research (1/2). Bad Vibes and Good Vibrations. Why do we find some sounds pleasant while others grate on the ears? Music is not just an auditory cheese cake, music is something that has an enormous…
Your Brain on Improv
Musician and researcher Charles Limb wondered how the brain works during musical improvisation — so he put jazz musicians and rappers in an fMRI to find out. What he and his team found has deep implications for our understanding of creativity of…
The Meaning of Music
Michael Tilson Thomas is giving a great overview of the meaning of music as an emotional language and channel of expression. “…you know all that you need to know, you can start anywhere…”