by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog, Jo-Michael Scheibe, Music
What makes humans so unique? This question has persisted throughout the existence of mankind as we try to understand humanity and what sets us apart from our distant primate relatives, given that there are so many similarities. Recent research conducted by scientists...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Did you know that music is a part of every known culture in the world? It’s amazing to consider that music (as defined as “distinguishable from speech”) is a common factor among us all. Music is so intertwined with culture that many people ask the question, “Does...
by Jo-Michael Scheibe | Jun 19, 2019 | Music
Have you ever wondered if listening to music while you prepare for a big test is helpful or hurtful? Whether you are a high school or college student, an adult looking to pass an exam for work, or someone who simply wants to retain information better, listening to...
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...
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