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Lyres and harps are a very similar instrument which come in many styles and sizes. Click here for the accompanying blog. 

Hang drums are a very unusual looking instrument with a unique hand made quality. A very relaxing and tactile instrument to observe. You can find the accompanying blog here

Zithers are coming back in fashion in new ways, would you like to learn how to play a zither? You can find the accompanying blog here

The Hammered Dulcimer is often viewed as the forerunner to the piano, would you learn to play it? Click here to view the accompanying blog

What happens when boredom takes hold? Is it a good thing? Click here for the corresponding blog. 

Western Europe contains some of the simplest forms of Folk Music, which deserves its place in contemporary society. You can find the corresponding blog here  

Let's go on a journey to understand the colorful sounds of American music. All links to pieces in this episode are noted here in video format. 

Mexican music has evolved just like its citizens, full of color and character. Find the accompanying blog here

Today I'm taking a very brief look at Brazilian music, a style that's full of passion with it's carnivals aand native styles. A country divided into two halves, let's go on a musical tour. For music played in today's episode, click here for references.  

Join me on my second episode in my World Music Series as we discover Peruvian music, a deeply spiritual and natural sounding musical style, reflective of Peru's stunning landscapes. 

This is the first podcast in a series of episodes introducing different World Music Genres in brief. Today let's understand what Cuban music is all about. 

Let's help the underdogs come to the fore by understanding their needs. 

Music triggers our body and physical skill in so many unique ways, it is a task unlike no other. When it comes to memory, it has been proven to enhance overall memory capacity and capability. 

Developing musical memory is a skill that most musicians don't think about. It is a process and a learned skill that you can develop. 

Music is a great asset to a healthy and vibrant life encouraging fine physical coordination benefits.

Music and psychology has come together in recent decades to explain what changes take place in the brain as a result of musical learning, it is information that when understood, explains why anyone with an interest in music should pursue it 

World music acts as a language that connects people more than perhaps language ever will. It has been proven that using music with Autistic children helps to encourage play and communication and other tasks. 

Sometimes music lesson for some can be boring and the grit to keep going wears out, but technology can help keep the musical spark alive...

Music can be benefical as well as harmful when your studying. So which music should you use and and for what kind of study? 

Technological uses in music can mislead us to think that as amateur musicians we can achieve the same sound, but can we? 

Festivals are places of inspiration and fun - I challenge you to go to one in 2021 and get away from technology for a while!

Irish Music is a spirited style full of fun and emotional ups and downs. Let me take you on a super quick tour of this style today. Visit my blog here to listen to some amazing Irish musicians, full of life and fun!

Metronomes are an essential piece of kit that I recommend beginners to have. It is very useful for controlling rhythms especially when learning Baroque or Classical Period pieces. 

Learn something new, implement what you've learned straight away - with no delay, and it will supercharge your learning for Success.

A musical community can be a great asset. Find what kind of community you would like to get involved with...and send me a message with your feedback :)