Rejoicing with Music
Today we wrap up our series on the power of music. I wanted to share tips on how God tells us to rejoice with music.…
What the Bible Says About Music
As we wrap up our series on music next week,let’s discuss what does the Bible say about music? Ephesians 5:19 “Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your…
Benefits of Playing an Instrument
I began playing the piano at the age of four and have been a vocalist for decades. I’ve seen the positive benefits to both of these through the years. Whether I’m stressed, depressed,…
Music unlocks Alzheimers
Working with Alzheimer’s patients on a daily basis I constantly see the effects music has on those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s. A couple of my favorite stories include: 1. The lady that had terrible…
Music Reduces Stress
Did you know that listening to music reduces stress? Music is one of the best stress reducers that exists. So, how does music reduce stress? Lowers heart rate Lowers blood pressure Calms nerves Helps to…
Music acts like a magic key
Maria Augusta von Trapp said “Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” The Sound of Music is based on the life of Maria von Trapp. She and her…
To learn music is to learn a new language
As a music teacher, part of my job is to teach my piano and voice students to read music. Reading music is equivalent to reading a new language. Look at a sheet of music and…
Music is the language of the angels
Throughout nature we hear the music of the heavens. There is the singing of the birds, the music in the rustling of the trees, the rhythms of the animals in the ocean and numerous other…
Where words fail, music speaks
Hans Christian Andersen said “Where words fail, music speaks.” Often we can use music to express our feelings and emotions, when we may be unable to find the words. Have you ever noticed how music…
Music is Prayer
Music is prayer. A prayer is described as a “devout petition to God or a spiritual communion with God.” In church, music is an integral part of the worship service. At least half of the…
The Power of Music Therapy
Music Therapy is identified as “a treatment…in which the subject is encouraged to use sounds and singing to relieve emotions, or in which music is used as treatment.” The field of music therapist {which must…
Healing Power of Music
Music has the power to heal. Music helps to organize the brain. Research has proven that the use of music can even dramatically decrease the amount of medication an individual may need. Music has been…
The Soundtrack of Our Lives
We all have songs that take us back to memories of yesteryear or provide a wave of emotion through us. These songs are the songs that make up the soundtrack of our lives. We all…
WOMEN AT PLAY: DANCING IN THE HALL By Dr. Linda Cobourn
I’m honored to have Dr. Linda Cobourn here to share with us how music made a difference with one of her classes. She reminds us that sometimes we just need to take the time to…
Music The Universal Language on Pinterest
Last week I shared my Pinterest Board for His Kind of Love. This week I want to share my Pinterest board for Music–The Universal Language. Enjoy!
Power of Music: Music is the Universal Language
I’ve always believed that music is the universal language? However, what do I mean by that? I realized that there are at least twelve ways in which music speaks to all of us and erases…
Benefits of Music
The philosopher Plato said “music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” Music is the…
The Power of Music
We’ve dissected some difficult subjects in the past in our conversations on depression, domestic violence and prodigal living. If you’ve read my blog for a while you will know how important music is to me.…