If there is anyone that may be sad to see the end of 2014 it may be John Luther Adams. He had a wonderful year in which he won the Pulitzer Prize for music, was named on many critics “Best of” list for his “Become Ocean”...
If you’re like us, you love holiday music. And, since we know that Music Junction musicians are great students, we thought we’d offer the science behind holiday playlists for today’s blog. Online news site FiveThirtyEight -- the team that has been known to accurately predict presidential...
When we imagine the people who work for NASA, we think of rocket scientists who help us understand life outside of Earth. But do you know they also put out great music videos? Well, their interns do. Interns at Johnson Space Center in Texas have a unique tradition of...
Even when you are not actively listening to classical music you are still benefiting from it. Does that make sense? Let us explain. The University of Southern California’s news page cited several studies that show the benefits of passively listening to classical music. One study published in...
When you think of the Muppets -- from skinny-legged Kermit to the furry Fozzie -- do you think hip hop? Well, at least one person (and, possibly, a feline) does. Using the moniker, Mylo The Cat, a young man has culled several old television clips from...
We have been fortunate lately to have so many new releases of music-related movies and documentaries. We were completely inspired by Alive Inside and were of intrigued by William H. Macy’s Rudderless. Now there’s a new documentary that shows the value of music education. Some Kind...
There is a reason why the next few weeks are called "the most wonderful time of the year.” It is a chance for people honor their faith, spend time with loved ones and enjoy all the goodwill and high spirits from friends and strangers. We also love...
Today is Cyber Monday, which is the biggest online shopping day of the year and is expected to generate $2.6 billion in revenue. This day, however, does not have to be about scoring the latest electronic gadgets or buying sweaters. You can buy some thoughtful gifts...
It is never too early or too late to start thinking about your holiday shopping list. Why not give the musicians or music-lovers in your life a gift that supports their interests? We’ve compiled a short list of some thoughtful gifts. What kind of gifts music-centered...
We know Pinterest is a great site for planning a wedding, looking for new recipes and those who crave a do-it-yourself project. But have you ever visited Pinterest to learn more about music? Although some ideas require so much work you wonder if it’s worth the...