Chill Inducing Music, What Causes It?

Have you ever listened to a song you enjoy and suddenly felt a shiver of chills or goosebumps across your body?  This type of response from any stimulus besides a cold temperature (commonly music, art or poetry) is called frisson (pronounced free-sawn).  While not everyone experiences this phenomenon, there are scientific and physiological explanations as to how this happen, and who it happens to.

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Acoustic Guitar Strings: Buyers Guide

Guitar strings are available in a wide variety, and knowing which type to buy can be confusing. Once one starts considering gauge size, material of the string, coatings, and different brands, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed! 

The best way to buy strings is to educate yourself on some of the generic terms and figure out what type of music you mainly like to play on a specific guitar. Since using the wrong strings on your guitar may damage your instrument, knowing these things will give you a better idea of what type(s) you should purchase. 

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Private Music Lessons Vs. Public School Music Programs

Private music lessons come with a variety of social and cognitive benefits as do public school music programs.  There are benefits and drawbacks with each.  Experiencing some level of music education is better than not, however, what are the key differences between them, and what is it like to experience both?  

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