William Congreve wrote, "Music has charms to soothe the savage breast." I'd add a corollary: "Playing music soothes the entire body." Many people take music lessons and find that it increases stress.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Chris Lituma, West Virginia University (THE CONVERSATION) Waking up to the dawn chorus ...

Previously, we’ve covered the Capo range of apps for the iPhone, iPad, and desktop that help students learn music by ear via setting repeating segments, altering the tempo & pitch, and giving students ...

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Deutsche Welle’s “Learning by Ear” educational program is now more accessible in Africa’s sub-Sahara region. Thanks to interactive voice response (IVR) technology, it is possible hear the program, ...

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds—one of the natural world's greatest symphonies—is a joy like no other. It is not surprising that bird-watching has become an increasingly popular hobby. Subscribe ...