PIANO INSTRUCTION AND REGULAR PRACTICE HELPS BRAIN BE MORE EFFECTIVE
The National Academy of Sciences published a study that has demonstrated unequivocally co-activation of different brain regions in musicians in response to the audio/visual stimulus challenge.
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Muntean School of Music just hosted its 9th annual Music Competition on June 22 & 29, 2013.
Muntean School of Music will be hosting its 9th annual Music Competition in the month of June.
[blockquote]The marriage of the moving image and music is perhaps the most powerful visual communication we have. You can take almost any edited visual film sequence and change the emotion and feelings engendered by the use of music.[/blockquote]
Norman Jewison (Canadian film director, producer, and actor, 1926-present)
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Each year, Muntean School of Music hosts a movie concert for its students to appreciate film music.
This year’s 7th Annual Movie Concert was held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 on 5225 Hillsdale Blvd., Sacramento, CA. The students played music from movies such as: The Avengers, The Little Mermaid, Superman and many more.
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Price: (Free introductory) or $4.99
Skills Developed: Note Reading
Device: iPad only
Website: http://www.doremiworld.com
NoteWorks is an engaging, fun game, designed to teach note reading for many clefs (Treble, Alto, Tenor & Bass).
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New Canadian research looks at the physical effects of music on your brain
[blockquote]All music is folk music, I ain’t never heard no horse sing a song.[/blockquote]
Louis Armstrong (American leading trumpeter, one of the greatest artists in jazz history, 1901-1971)
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Each year, Muntean School of Music hosts a Country Jamboree for its students to appreciate Folk music, Bluegrass and Country style music.
This year’s 4th Annual Jamboree was held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 on 8144 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA. The students played pieces such as: Boil Them Cabbage Down, Swallowtail Jig, Old Joe Clark and many more.
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[blockquote]As a musical language of communication, jazz is the first indigenous American style to affect music in the rest of the World. From the beat of ragtime syncopation and driving brass bands to soaring gospel choirs mixed with field hollers and the deep down growl of the blues, jazz’s many roots are celebrated almost everywhere in the United States.[/blockquote]
Thomas L. Morgan
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Discover America’s original musical art form at the this Jazz Concert – a free concert bringing jazz culture and performance to the local area.
This year’s concert was held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Trinity Life Center. The interactive concert gave the audience an opportunity to learn about the distinct qualities of jazz, and why it’s a reflection of our community, our nation, and our world! Continue reading “2012 Jazz Concert”
Price: (Free introductory) or $6.99
Skills Developed: Note Reading
Device: iPad or iPhone
Website: http://mynotegames.com
An incredible iOS app that listens as you play your instrument. ‘My Note Games!’ is the first app to use note recognition technology, listening to the notes learners play and delivering instant feedback on how well they are doing.
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