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Music for Well-Being: Reference List

Healing Power of Music / Makiko Hirata

This is a list of some of the sources I frequently refer to in my writing and presentations. It is not exhaustive. I will keep updating it. Up-to-Date Comprehensive Resources Classic Literatures on Music and the Brain Our Sense of Hearing The Danger of High Level Noise Exposure (Protect Your Hearing!) Health Benefits of Silence […]

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The Sound of the Holidays

Life of a Pianist / Makiko Hirata

Wedding. Graduation. Birthday. Holidays…each seasonal occasions have their songs, music and/or sounds. Daniel Levitin, a neuroscientist/musician, assert that at these ceremonies marking different life stage comfort the attendees that while life situations may change, there are things that remain constant, like your community, cycles of life, etc.

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Let’s Reevaluate Music as a Social Resource

2 Comments / Life of a Pianist / Makiko Hirata

Music is not a commodity or luxury — it is our humanity, as integral to our social and individual well-being as laughter, meals and exercise.

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Your Resolution for 2021?

Nikkan San "The Way of the Pianist" / Makiko Hirata

I am making a suggestion in this entry. Why don’t we make our resolution for next year, now? I have a reason for saying this based on my musical practice, and neuroscience. Bear with me. I will explain.

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Music to Warm Up Your Holidays.

Life of a Pianist, My musical mission / Makiko Hirata

I imagine this year’s holidays to be without the traditional gatherings for many. I encourage you to rely on the power of music, to keep you company, to bring back good memories and to keep your hearts warm. I will keep on doing my part to making music available.

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