Articles and Quotes that resonate with me
The Fear of Singing, by Bryony Griffith, fiddle player, singer and member of the Demon Barbers. From the English Folk Dance and Song Society website.
“You see, teaching is not just a dry business of scales and exercises; a great teacher is not just a tyrant who stands by you at the piano and raps your knuckles with a ruler when you make a mistake. Of course a great teacher may be severe with you, criticize you, discipline you, — maybe even sometimes rap your knuckles with a ruler; but the main thing he or she must do for you is to light a spark in you, the spark that sets you on fire with enthusiasm for music, or for whatever you are studying. Because it’s only out of enthusiasm that curiosity comes; and you have to be curious about things in order to want to know about them. That’s where real knowledge comes from — from the desire to know.” – Leonard Bernstein (A Tribute to Teachers, November 2, 1963)
Memories of music cannot be lost to Alzheimer’s and dementia — The part of your brain responsible for ASMR catalogs music, and appears to be a stronghold against Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Taking Music Lessons as a Child Could Physically Change Your Brain
Health benefits of singing — and listening to singing
Advice to my younger self: when you don’t just want to sing, you need to sing!
Is Playing a Musical Instrument Good for Your Health? — YES! And your voice is an instrument, too!