by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Dec 13, 2018 | Blog, Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
Rebetiko is a style of Greek music that arose out of unstable political condition. It developed s among the urban lower class and became a defining feature in rebellion against the Greek lower class strife against the rich. It began to form around 1923 when over a...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Sep 25, 2018 | Blog, Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
“Without music, life would be a mistake” –Friedrich Nietzsche It’s amazing how a combination of sounds can affect the way the think, feel and act. We know that music can influence us instantly and powerfully, but we don’t understand why. The human body is an internal...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Aug 22, 2018 | Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music, Uncategorized
Think about the moments you walk into a cathedral; what are some of the first features that you are likely to encounter? What is it that people experience–even people who are not religious at all–that contribute to making a physical space feel holy or...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Aug 22, 2018 | Blog, Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
Music is enjoyed in different cultures, societies, and age groups. Think back, if possible, to the first time you remember hearing music, and what it felt like. The sounds, the rhythm, and the emotions it brought. Truly astounding, isn’t it? The profound effects...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Jul 9, 2018 | Blog, Jo-Michael Scheibe
I’m sure you’ve heard something akin to this adage before: music is good for the soul. They tell us to listen to classical music when we study, or an upbeat rhythm before a sporting event. Music, it seems, is an elixir for the exasperated and a tune of triumph for the...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Jun 7, 2018 | Blog, Jo-Michael Scheibe
Learn a finite number of words, and you can create a seemingly infinite number of sentences. Let’s take the English language, for example. Given that there are approximately 500,000 words in this language, there are about 10570 unique, possible sentences that one...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Apr 6, 2018 | Jo-Michael Scheibe
Are you a fan of multitasking? Well, you should know that your choice of music or entertainment could be impacting your workflow. Those of us who tend to watch television while we type away at our computers, or sit in loud, crowded room while we work could...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Mar 10, 2018 | Jo-Michael Scheibe
Synesthesia is a rare neurological condition that causes “crossed stimulation” to occur, resulting in an involuntary pathway. According to Psychology Today, 5 percent of the population is impacted. There are also 60 different type that has been reported. One...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Feb 12, 2018 | Jo-Michael Scheibe
Believe it or not, music is good for your health! Whether you’re listening to the soothing melodious soulful singing of Aretha Franklin or the classic resonances of Beethoven, music has psychotherapeutic benefits. Programs such as American Music Therapy...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Jan 16, 2018 | Jo-Michael Scheibe
According to a new study published in Current Biology, dance songs and lullabies from around the globe can be identified by most. Could people guess what songs are for used for dance or soothing a child by their sound alone, without any knowledge about their cultural...
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