Brie Neumann’s Blog
Benefits of Music Education for Kids
We all know that kids love music. It's one thing that brings them joy and helps them learn and grow as individuals. However, did you know that enrolling your child in a music education program has several benefits? Keep reading to learn more about how music education...
How Music Is Becoming More Accessible
One of the best things about technology is that it has the potential to open doors for people. Normally, you would expect that a deaf individual would not be able to enjoy music in the same way as a hearing person. With modern technology, deaf people are starting to...
How Music Affects the Brain
For many years, it has been widely held that listening to music can be of great benefit to humans. In an article from the University of Central Florida's Pegasus magazine, it's reported that two of the school's professors have been teaching a course there named "Music...
How Music Motivates Us
Most people recognize that music helps them to work out better. However, not many people understand how music motivates them when they work out. Scientists have extensively studied the way music affects the brain for the better part of a century. There is a special...
Music has always been a huge influence across all human cultures, so it's no doubt that there'd be festivals to celebrate all things musical. Summer is the month for music festivals, and all around the world, people gather to hear their favorite artists perform. This...
5 Great Record Players for Vinyl Fans
Record players have been making a comeback as of late. After all, there's something special about listening to music from an LP that you can't get on your phone or computer. But choosing the right record player is not easy. There are so many options out there, and...
Essential Gear for a Solo Gig
Brie Neumann lists a few basic essentials for solo musicians performing live.
The Most Influential Albums of the ’90s
Tune into a 1990s music station and feel the thrill of the diverse music styles. The 90s had everyone from George Strait and Kurt Cobain to The Red Hot Chili Peppers and TLC, creating a unique sound to that decade of iconic music. Here is a list of the most...
Upcoming Albums to Look Forward To
Live music has not been on the cards, and the release of new albums was delayed or shelved in 2020. Musicians are starting to release their tour schedules giving hope to new music. Below is a list of upcoming albums to look forward to, according to Vogue picks....
Tips for Improvising in Music
Music improvisation is the spontaneous composition of melody and lyrics, typically without any preparation beforehand. Improvisation takes different forms in different genres and ranges from so-called "free improvisation" to tightly scripted music such as musical...