Here is another wonderfully interesting video from TED Ed about playing a musical instrument. For those of you that play or have played instruments, you may be aware of the mental workout that a successful practice session can produce. Anita Collins explains some of the … [Read more...] about How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain
John Sutherland: The Passing of a Great Man
It is with sadness that I announce to you the passing of a key figure in my and many other's lives. Renowned guitar pedagogue, John Sutherland died this past Saturday (Oct. 4, 2014). I knew him for the last five years of his life, and under his tutelage, I received my Bachelor of … [Read more...] about John Sutherland: The Passing of a Great Man
Georgia Guitar Festival
October 3-4 Dahlonega, GeorgiaThe Georgia Guitar Festival will take place in one week in the North Georgia Mountains and will feature Luther Enloe, Trey Wright, 9 String Theory & The Athens Guitar Duo.Here is some information on the event:For more … [Read more...] about Georgia Guitar Festival
Developmental Benefits of Music Lessons for Children
A colleague/friend of mine posted a link to an article that I thought warranted further sharing. The health benefits of music and music education is often a hot topic, discussed among researchers in fields such as neurology and sociology. I remember reading a study with the topic … [Read more...] about Developmental Benefits of Music Lessons for Children
NBC Filming at Berry College
Filming took place at the Ford buildings (location of the school of music) of Berry College last spring for NBC's new television series, "Constantine", which should air in the pilot premiering October 24th. Filming for a later episode will begin this week at Berry's Old Mill. … [Read more...] about NBC Filming at Berry College