This month in our " Applause to the Musician" interview, the host Jerry Pollio interviewing Chinese Bamboo Flute Teacher Sylvia Yixiu Yan lives in Katy Texas. She discusses the variety of Chinese Bamboo Flutes as well as her experiences participating in flute competitions throughout China beginning at a young age.    Yixiu relates that the traditional Chinese bamboo flutes which Continue Reading

Playing music to a baby is a great and easy way to interact with the baby in their early days. In the first year of a baby’s life, studies have shown that the so-called “Mozart Effect” which claimed that music help to improve the brain had some credibility to it.  In 2012 research done at the McMaster University provided some Continue Reading

Jake Lebbin emphasizes how practicing music via internet channels has greatly helped him learn and practice playing the piano.  Although Mr. Lebbins credit much of his learning to YouTube, he indicates that some songs may take more time and practice to learn than others. His advice to aspiring pianists is to utilize channels such as YouTube as a supplement to Continue Reading

Listening to music can be entertaining and a source of pleasure, but scientific research has proven that the psychological benefits of music extend far beyond our listening pleasure. It is a common notion that music has a way of influencing thoughts, feelings, and emotions. An intimate ballad can move audiences to tears while a rock anthem can rile up a Continue Reading

While not every researcher will agree that music has a positive effect on cognition and mathematical reasoning skills, there is actually sufficient studies that show that there is a relationship between music and math. In history, Einstein used to play music when he had problems with mathematical equations. Music always seemed to provide some clarity, why is this? This is Continue Reading

Bösendorfer is one of the most respected piano manufacturers in the world since it was founded in 1828 by Ignaz Bösendorfer. The brand is known for their original pianos and credited with many innovations in piano construction. History Ignaz Bösendorfer started his piano making business in Vienna on July 23, 1828, when he first registered his company. Since then, Bösendorfer Continue Reading

The jurors of the 2018 Leeds International Piano Competition had a key attribute that a potential winner of the contest had to display. This was a unique, talented musical voice that complimented, rather than overshadowed the music. This was one of the many factors that differentiated Eric Lu,20 and Boston native, from the many contestants that participated in the competition. Continue Reading

Most parents want their kids to play a musical instrument but sometimes get confused as to which one is right for them. While understanding that mastering a musical instrument takes a great deal of practice, it is a rewarding experience that can help children learn self-expression, motor skills, improve their listening and focusing abilities and also improve their self-esteem. As Continue Reading

The Pearl River Piano Group was established in 1956 and over the past six decades, has become the manufacturer of the world’s best-selling piano as well as the largest piano manufacturer in the world. The company is based in China, produces more than 120,000 pianos every year by over 2,000 workers. Their pianos are shipped to more than 100 countries Continue Reading

Being pregnant is one of the most amazing experiences that a woman can possibly have. During all the changes that come with pregnancy, listening to music is always a dependable way to calm frayed nerves and relax. Listening to music during pregnancy is not only beneficial to pregnant women, but it has also been shown to have many positive effects Continue Reading