Comments on: Putting the Spin on Classical Music

By: Mandeville Conservatory

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By: zeezee

zeezee — Sun, 13 May 2007 20:49:00 +0000

We shall see as Ethan grows.. =)

By: Cool Insider

Cool Insider — Sat, 12 May 2007 23:03:00 +0000

oceanskies,

Thanks for the link and the article. Its an interesting read about how music affects the primitive brain, which is what the brainstem is often called.

I have included a link to a wikipedia entry on the Mozart Effect for those of you interested to read about it. Just like the earlier Northwestern University study, it shows that music can improve certain pattern recognition intelligence (spatio-temporal). However, there are also lots of counter arguments which says that these claims only apply to a single dimension and not the entire scope of human intelligence. What's more, the long term effect is still debatable though we know that many great leaders do have a strong musical background.

By: oceanskies79

oceanskies79 — Sat, 12 May 2007 16:54:00 +0000

Hi Cool Insider, this article http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2007/03/music0.html might be a good read for you: Research Finds Musical Training Can ‘Tune’ the Auditory System… then you may start getting your child to play music. *winks*

I overheard over the radio that listening to music can help improve spatial thinking of the mind. I believe that there is some basis to it.

By: oceanskies79

oceanskies79 — Sat, 12 May 2007 08:55:00 +0000

Sorry, had a problem placing the link. Here it is.

By: Cool Insider

Cool Insider — Fri, 11 May 2007 22:23:00 +0000

zeezee,

Let me share a secret. My interest in classical music came partially because of my son. When he was really young, we used to play such music in the car in the hope that it will help develop his IQ. You heard of the Mozart Effect in kids? Essentially, the idea was that early stimulation of a child's developing brain through music helps him or her become smarter.

Of course, we stopped doing that for some time already. As to whether it really worked or not, I think only time will tell though I must say that he definitely isn't dumb.

By: tigerfish

tigerfish — Fri, 11 May 2007 18:00:00 +0000

Make sure it's the right Maksim

By: zeezee

zeezee — Fri, 11 May 2007 14:23:00 +0000

coolinsider, classical music is not my cup of tea.
but i do envy those who can hv their fingers dancing on the black n ivory keyboard, producing beautiful tunes. So tigerfish.. dun complain. i wish my folks had forced me to piano lesson when i were young. =( Ooh,, Maksim, i will check it out!

By: Cool Insider

Cool Insider — Fri, 11 May 2007 11:30:00 +0000

eastcoastlife,

I think you made the right choice for Jaymes. Sometimes, the less you do of something, the more you learn to appreciate it. Somehow classical music has a stigma that it is associated only with the rich which is peculiar to Asian societies. In the West, everybody enjoys it.

By: eastcoastlife

eastcoastlife — Fri, 11 May 2007 08:51:00 +0000

I adore the Tang Quartet! They are so fun. If more classical musicians could perform like them, then classical music would become as popular.

My parents couldn't afford to send me for music lessons, yet when I could afford to send Jaymes for music lessons, he's not interested. I don't force him to learn, I just hope he can appreciate music more for his enjoyment.