by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Jan 22, 2021 | Blog, Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music, Uncategorized
When the superintendents of struggling school districts start looking into which programs to cut, the arts are inevitably the first to go. And of those cuts, the band is more than likely going to be on the top of the list, considering the costly nature of maintaining...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Dec 18, 2020 | Blog, Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
What does AI have to do with music? It has a lot to do with music, and artificial intelligence impacts music in considerable ways. Artists and performers have come to recognize that technology prevents the music from ever being anything like it was twenty, thirty, or...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Nov 3, 2020 | Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit American soil earlier this year, teachers were sent into a frenzy due to being forced into teaching virtually, not understanding the challenges that would come from that. Teachers face new struggles each day as they attempt to educate...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Oct 2, 2020 | Blog, Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
With the COVID-19 pandemic still in full effect around the world, many people are looking for ways to cope with our new normal and connect with others from the comfort of our homes. The modern world has many forms of entertainment that can fill those gaps –...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Sep 9, 2020 | Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
The music industry is constantly evolving and in the last 10 years, its changed faster and more frequently than ever before. The digital revolution and the internet helped music grow at exponential rates with each passing year, constantly introducing listeners around...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Jul 21, 2020 | Blog, Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
So you’ve decided that you want to play the guitar. You’re about to go on an adventure and learn a wonderful instrument. The problem is, you likely don’t own a guitar do you? If you don’t, and you also don’t have anyone to borrow one from, you’ll have to make the...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Jun 16, 2020 | Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
Music is a wonderful thing that has the power to bring people together and make us feel emotions we might not feel very often. While listening to music is great in its own right, creating music yourself can be an even more magical experience. The great part? Anyone...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Jun 4, 2020 | Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
There’s a common misconception that once you’re an adult with adult responsibilities it’ll be impossible for you to ever learn how to plan an instrument. This is, in fact, far from the truth. Anyone can learn to play an instrument regardless of their age, all it...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | May 11, 2020 | Blog, Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
Music can have a powerful effect on people’s thoughts and emotions. What many don’t know is that it can actually have a major impact on a child’s growth even before they are born. Certain types of music can have great effects on pregnancy and areas of early...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog, Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
We listen to music when we are feeling happy, sad, angry, and many other strong emotions. Music has the power to enhance our emotions or calm them down, but it can also encourage productivity. While some may think music can be a distraction while working, it can...