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The final chapter of our book, What You Learn Learning Music, to be released November...

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Persistence

One of the things you learn learning music is to be persistent. Music teaches you...

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Sonny Rollins: Risk Taker

Sonny Rollins passed away on May 25 at age the of 95. The legendary saxophonist...

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Sharing

As Kevin Bales and Mike Shaw prepare for the November release of our new book,...

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When Music Comes Into the Living Room

I’ve played major venues. I’ve played festivals. I’ve played concert halls. But some of the...

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Making Music Together Is a Form of Civic Life

In many communities, music programs are described in terms of enrichment. They add color to...

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Singing Together Is a Skill We Forgot We Needed

There’s a moment that happens when a group of people starts singing together. At first...

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When a Brass Band Shows Up, People Breathe Again

When a Brass Band Shows Up, People Breathe Again On a cold afternoon, a brass...

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How Music Improves Your Life: Brain Health, Memory, Aging, and the Science Behind It

If you want to keep your body young, you move it. If you want to...

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Music Life & Times Ranked A Top Music Podcast

We’re pleased to announce that our Music Life & Times podcast ranks 48th on the...

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