The trumpet is characterized by its striking, triumphal sound and by the fact that it boasts the highest register of all the brass instruments. It does splendid work, single-handedly giving expression to heroism and jubilation.
What a life of a young musician! We see hundreds of young children everyday at the store. They need a new 'E' string because they tried to tune the instrument and tightened it too much. They need their first "real" shoulder rest because they've grown out of the foam sponge.
Here are some pictures of Golden Music's world of strings:
Science has made it quite clear that drumming has some profound and holistic uses to enhance physical, mental and emotional health, as demonstrated in a series of studies and research papers.
Music Making is not leisure, nor a hobby, nor a job. It's something I do to express myself as a human being...
Music has been known to create connections, change our mood, bring out memories. Parents often sing lullabies to their babies who would never sing any other time. We sing for birthdays, sing holiday carols, and add music to other important moments.
There's been hundreds of studies relating to the biological benefits of music. Singing specifically together in a group reduces the stress hormone cortisol, releasing endorphins, and one study shows that singers heartbeats sync up in a group! (JWPepper) Studies have also shown that music can prompt the release of the “feel good” neurotransmitter dopamine, which is commonly triggered by life-sustaining activities like eating. Researchers from McGill University found in their study that the dopamine released while listening to music can trigger strongly positive emotions, including euphoria.
Beyond the science, there is an almost innate sense that music does so much for both individuals and a community. David Kim, concertmaster for the Philadelphia Orchestra, says because of this, the arts are vitally important for children.
“It does something for the soul. It can’t just be about eating, drinking, sleeping, playing, riding your bike – it has to be more,” Kim said. “Otherwise you end up in environment where you have a kind of cultural ghetto, meaning if they don’t have the arts and culture in their lives, I feel like they have a dry spot in their heart.”
Seem frivolous? Intimidating? The benefits outweigh the expense and awkwardness.
It's been proven that:
1. Music lessons lower stress and make you smarter.
2. Learning to play an instrument comes with a built-in community.
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She put together this neat video for your holiday enjoyment! She's playing along with herself.
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It is the beginning of the school year, and just like every other school year, we get several phone calls a week asking the same question, “WE really want our child to play a musical instrument, but WE don’t know which one!”
