Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Listen Up!

HELLO AGAIN, 
 Since I found out that this article has to be about more than just your feelings or opinions I decided to change my topic to something more broad: MUSIC.
   Since I can remember I have always had a passion for playing and listening to music. I guess i just didn't think about this topic when creating my blog...
   So here is just a little background about myself, I love music. You know how some people use the cliche "music is my religion," well I really do feel that way. I sing and play the guitar and so do most of my friends. Not one day goes by that i don't sit and listen to music for at least thirty minutes or even download new music. This blog is dedicated to inspiring people to open up their musical tastes to more than just the top 100 songs on itunes.


   Our assignment in class was to find a scholarly article which had something to do with your topic... well as i put more thought into the idea I thought of how many people don't listen to classical music anymore. I wondered to myself why that is, I personally enjoy listening to it while i study or work on home work because it helps me study. Upon reading this article my assumptions about the effects of music on the brain were proven true... listening to classical music like Mozart can stimulate your brain enough to help you better retain information while studying.


Want to do better on you next paper or quiz? Check this out: http://www.indiana.edu/~intell/mozarteffect2.shtml#intro


And for you listening enjoyment listen here: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lC1lRz5Z_s