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12 Things A Massage Therapist Knows About You After An Hour

Sure, we expect massage therapists to ease muscle tension and help us work through injuries. But that hour on the table reveals a lot more than just the stress we've asked them to soothe. We talked to a few massage therapists to find out just how much they can tell about us and our health. MORE: The 1-Minute Neck Massage

This PSD Reveals What Every Photoshop Adjustment Layer Does via Curves

Want to see what Photoshop's adjustment layers are actually doing to your photos in terms of curves? There's an easy new way to do so. Los Angeles-based ph

APN Health Receives FDA Clearance for Cardiac Mapping System

Navik 3D helps electrophysiologists/cardiologists ID catheter location in cardiac arrhythmias.

21 Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument

The benefits of learning a musical instrument are numerous. They range from improved social interaction skills and increased empathy to refined time, money and people management skills.

Are Musical Instruments a Sound Investment?

Post-crisis, there is a growing demand for rare musical instruments as an alternative investment. The return on investment can be high, but there are risks with these illiquid investments.

Health benefits for seniors learning to play musical instruments

Singing in a choir or playing a musical instrument can result in significant physical and mental benefits for people aged over 65.

The surprising musical instrument many parents want their kids to learn

Contrary to popular belief, most parents actually want their kids to learn a musical instrument.

Musical Instruments Trivia Questions & Answers

403 questions and answers about 'Musical Instruments' in our 'Other Music' category. Did you know these fun facts and interesting bits of information?

When Are Children Ready to Play a Musical Instrument?

Is your child ready to play a musical instrument? Read on to see how music can be a rewarding experience for a child with numerous benefits.

3 Things Parents Must Tell Their Children When They Begin a Musical Instrument

“You are allowed to fail, and you will become better because of your failures.” There are no red pen marks for missed notes in music the way there are on tests — there is nothing to feel bad about when you play something “wrong” in music. To become skilled at a musical instrument — and to become great at anything — one needs to struggle a little. In your child’s case, they need to sound bad before they sound good; they need to…

Rebuilding the sound of musical instruments

Is it possible to rebuild the sound of instruments captured long ago on vintage recordings? It seems movies can be modernized by colorization, but what about recordings?

Easy to Make Musical Instruments for Kids: KinderArt

Children love music as much as they enjoy making things. Make one or all of these fun and easy musical instruments to encourage play and creativity.

Can a Musical Instrument Affect Teeth?

Dr. Brent Ingram discusses how musical instruments can sometimes affect the alignment of teeth, and how a dentist can help assess each individual's case.

Can You Recycle Precious Metals from Musical Instruments?

At first glance, musical instruments – especially older ones – seem to shine with quantities of gold and silver. You lift the lid of an old grand piano and your eyes are greeted by broad surfaces that are painted with paint that seems to be made of gold. Or you pull an old saxophone out of its case

5 More Reasons Your Child Should be Learning a Musical Instrument

Neuroscientists say benefits of learning a musical instrument at a young age include improved memory, discipline, self-confidence, and verbal skills.

Can Playing a Musical Instrument Make Your Child Smarter?

There are many benefits to learning to play a musical instrument, but can it actually make you smarter? We discuss that and more in a Q&A with Dr. Brad Clark, Ogden Clinic Pediatrician. Q: Do ...

The Benefits of Bonding with a Musical Instrument

Scandinavian researchers report musicians who feel united with their instrument feel less performance anxiety.

A Musical Instrument That Generates Power When You Play It

The Spark sounds like a maraca but is actually an energy-generating gadget.

18 Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument

The Chinese philosopher Confucius said long ago that "Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without." Playing a musical instrument has many benefits and can bring joy to you and to everyone around you. This article will provide you with 18 benefits of playing an instrument and will hopefully give you a better sense of appreciation and pride for music.