It seems that lots of people want to know what I think and thought about Michael Jackson. I step into the fray with not a little trepidation. Needless to say, Michael Jackson was long after my “day.” However, the first record album that my oldest daughter ever asked for was “Thriller” and she later told […]
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Music, the Brain, and School Performance
Music, the Brain, and Academic Performance June 21, 2009Music affects many areas of brain function by Marjorie H. Weil Recently the Albion School District announced that, beginning this fall, all fifth- through 12th-graders would be required to take band or choir. Why? Because statistics show that students who do so perform better academically, have higher […]
Does music make a difference with Caesarean birth?
Music during caesarean section In this Cochrane review, the authors attempt to gain insight into the effects of music on mothers and infants during cesarean section. First, the details. 1 study involving 76 women (64 women evaluated) who planned to have their babies delivered by caesarean section was identified. The study was of poor quality. […]
Can surgery have humorous aspects?
A little humor regarding effects of surgery! This blog is a serious blog. My intent is to impart as much scientifically grounded information to you as possible regarding the use of music with surgery and other medical situations. But every now and then something really funny comes along: Hope you’re staying cool and comfortable wherever […]
Are you a fan of Wanda Landowska?
Are you a fan of the harpsichord? If you are then you probably have heard of Wanda Landowska, famous Polish harpsichordist who almost single-handedly revived the harpsichord after it had fallen into oblivion after the piano was invented in 1710. I’ve been a fan of the harpsichord since I first heard one back in the […]