Recently one of my clients/patients asked me about Mozart’s health. What an interesting question! After all that’s been in the news about how Mozart’s music can do all kinds of wonderful things, we come back to Mozart’s own physical and mental health. Some of the things he is purported to have suffered from include: depression […]
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Do you know this piano prodigy, Teo Gheorghiu?
What makes a piano prodigy? Have you ever wondered why some children are born with magnificent musical talents and some with devastating physical, mental and emotional handicaps? Much has been written about the latter but not nearly as much about the former. We know that musical talent tends to run in families. The study of […]
Drumming and Toning: Energizing and Fun!
Vocal Toning is different from traditional chanting, and allows for more flexibility and creativity. Because it is hard to drum and sing at the same time, you may find that vocal toning is easier than chanting. Instead of using words we use tones (such as om, ah, hey). Vocal Toning is about releasing. Toning in […]
Whistle while you work? Or sing?
Yesterday there was a delightful article in the Louisville Courier-Journal about a cleaning lady in a courtroom who sings as she goes about her work. According to the story, one of the circuit court clerks heard someone singing in an empty courtroom. She couldn’t understand the words but could clearly feel the mood of the […]
Announcing new audio files on blog!
I’ve been very blessed to get lots of free PR since I started Healing Music Enterprises in the early 90’s. I’ve added two radio clips and one video clips to this page in hopes that they might answer some of your questions about either lullabies, the Mozart Effect, or music with surgery! Please let me […]