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The Local Democracy Reporting Service said she would also urge the council to ensure children in care would not see themselves as just a number.”The recent final of Channel Four’s The Piano was won by a young pianist from Liverpool called Brad who was brought up in care,” the councillor said.”As he sat to play his own composition that was to win him performance of the night, he said he wanted to show people ‘what a number can do’.”Can the portfolio holder and leader assure elected members that not one child in the care of this authority would ever think…

Listed musical instrument retailer Gear4Music has reported growth in earnings in its half-year results despite a “challenging consumer environment”.

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The CT machine stood ready like a giant white gleaming donut, but the patient wasn’t quite cooperating. It was evening, and the third floor of the Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania was mostly empty. Medical testing and imaging during regular business hours were done for the day. But in this one exam room, half a dozen people crowded around the CT scanner bed, trying to position the patient just right. “Can we move it?”…

A sad news for music lovers – Sam Ash Music, the iconic gear retailer, is bidding farewell after a century of service and having a closing sale. Watch out when searching for the best bargains for your dream gear! Scammers are creating fake Sam Ash Music websites and scam ads on Facebook to exploit you. Keep reading to learn more about Sam Ash closing sale scams and check for top tips to stay safe! Sam Ash Music Closing Sale. Source: Sam Ash Music Sam Ash Music Closing Sale Founded in 1924, Sam Ash Music has been a cornerstone for musicians, offering…

Musical activities are great for developing baby’s sense of rhythm, which helps with language learning too. Dr Michelle Peter talks to parents about how music helps with their children’s development.

UkuleleThis is a fairly cheap instrument with soft strings that when played well can accompany almost any vocalist.Most ukuleles’ are small, lightweight and easy to transport as well as being quiet so, if you are looking to learn almost anywhere then this can be a great instrument to start with.Artists include: Jason Mraz, Taylor Swift & Israel Kamakawiwo’olePROSSoft strings so that you don’t end up with blisters so can practice for longerQuiet so can practice almost anywhere without annoying anyoneLightweight so you can transport it around easilyIt is small and compact so you can take it with you wherever you…

Schlaug, G. Musicians and music making as a model for the study of brain plasticity. Prog. Brain Res. 217, 37–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.pbr.2014.11.020 (2015).Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Costa-Giomi, E. The effects of three years of piano instruction on children’s cognitive development. J. Res. Music Educ. 47, 198–212 (1999).Article  Google Scholar  Bugos, J. A., Perlstein, W. M., McCrae, C. S., Brophy, T. S. & Bedenbaugh, P. H. Individualized piano instruction enhances executive functioning and working memory in older adults. Aging Ment. Health 11, 464–471 (2007).Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Demarin, V., Bedekovic, M. R., Puretic, M. B. & Pasic, M. B.…

The treble “sanxian” (three-stringed Chinese lute) is a wide-range traditional Chinese musical instrument with a crisp sound and lingering after tone. It can even express the singing voice of the human voice and imitate how people speak. In this episode of Chinese Music Tutorial, musician Wang Peipei introduces the characteristics of treble “sanxian”, its classic repertoire “Love Song Under the Moon” and Mozart”s “Turkish March”. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn] Related: Chinese Music Tutorial: Skills and repertoire of large ‘sanxian’

Looking to brush up on your music skills? These websites offer music lessons whether you’re just starting out or a pro.

Key PointsAccess to good school music education depends on your state or territory and your school. The Music Teachers’ Association in your state or territory lists teachers by instrument and location. Instrument lessons are available for every age, ability and music style.The advantages of learning an instrument, whether as a child or an adult, are profound.Engaging in music fully activates your sensory perception and enhances your cognitive translation and communication skills.“As a total activity, the benefits are massive,” according to school music coordinator Howard Chaston.Very few subjects you learn at school or in life bring it all together in one…