It’s no surprise that we love music and we especially love hearing new sounds and a fusion of cultures. When we read about a unique collaboration between an Israeli pianist and a Malian guitarist, we had to search for samples of their music, which you can...
Chad Erickson lives several thousand miles from California but his spirit of determination can inspire us all. Erickson is a talented high school senior who can play eight musical instruments -- from the accordion to the alto saxophone -- by ear. Last school year, Erickson decided...
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and we’re sure you’ve planned the meal, delegated cooking assignments and decorated your table. But have you thought about the music? As fans of The Music Junction, we know you love music so we’ll make your holidays a bit easier by...
We came across a documentary on Netflix that had us both in tears and full of joy about the power of music. The documentary, “Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory,” documents a music therapy program that assists elderly people living with dementia in nursing...
When you see your local high school choir or marching band perform look at the makeup of the young performers. Chances are you will find that girls outnumber boys, a gender imbalance that has been persistent for the past 30 years. Kenneth Elpus, an assistant professor...
A new book from a New York Times reporter questions the notion of “good” study habits and may have you rethink how you practice for your voice and piano lessons. In “How We Learn: The Surprising Truth about When, Where, and Why It Happens,” Benedict Carey...
If alien life forms ever discovered human existence, how would you describe our life to them? Interestingly enough, scientists pondered this question in the 1970s and we love that they thought music was an important aspect of human life. NASA scientists created the Golden Record, a time...
There is something about a singer shattering glass that reminds us of our childhood. How many cartoons have we seen that features an oversized opera singer wearing a horned helmet belting out a note so loud and irritatingly high-pitched that glass shatters everywhere -- from...
The latest video to go viral has us smiling and wishing we could hang out with this musical family. The video features a father playing a trombone and a young son accompanying him by providing backup thanks to an oven door and the cutest head bob...
Think singing lessons are only for the young or those who have dreams of stardom? Think again! Our wonderful vocal students at The Music Junction run the gamut of ages and interests because they know the benefits of voice lessons extend beyond the microphone. Here are...