It may seem far-fetched that music and apps can help the planet, but Siu Lui Shirley Choi is at the forefront of this movement. Her studio, Happy Diamond Music, produces many different apps that help children learn about the environment. Through these fun and educational apps, young children can learn about environmental concerns that impact… Keep Reading
What makes a Stradivarius violin perfect? While most people might have only wondered briefly about the astonishing pristine sounds created by these beautiful musical instruments, for some scientists, the quest for finding the answer to this question represents their lifetime’s work. A quest for centuries The first people to engage in the endeavor of disentangling… Keep Reading
The world of tech has changed everything over the last twenty years, and one of the biggest areas is the music industry. From iPods and smartphones to the insides from the likes of RS Components to MP3s, downloading and streaming, everything has changed. But what about live music? Yes, as more artists look to live… Keep Reading
DJ Enrique Cadena Marin’s music career started off as mere experimentation. Influenced by classical Latin American folk music, classic pop, and reggae, along with contemporary rap and indie, Cadena Marin blended high-energy beats into a unique concoction of melodies. The results didn’t end in a cacophony of arrangements, though. Instead, DJ Enrique created a new… Keep Reading
The piano is something I’m convinced almost anyone can pick up on. In fact, according to a survey by the ABRSM, over 34% of adults in the U.K currently play the piano. Why is this the case? Because as perhaps one of the simplest skills to pick up, it can open doors to an immense… Keep Reading
“No one reads poetry anymore” is perhaps the most often voiced complaint from contemporary poets, and despite the fact that what they really mean is “No one reads my poetry,” it is difficult to argue this point when one casts an eye on the barren landscape of poetry criticism in the mainstream media. Some optimistic… Keep Reading
