Music Archive

Lynn Helding, Dickinson College – A Science of the Voice

Vocology is an emerging field focusing on the voice. Lynn Helding, a professor at Dickinson College,
Posted by: Academic Minute 5/3/2015
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Keith Hatschek, University of the Pacific – Jazz and Civil Rights

Jazz legend Dave Brubeck is noted for his incredible music skill as a pianist and bandleader.
Posted by: Academic Minute 13/11/2014
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Feilin Hsiao, The University of Pacific – Cochlear Implants and Music

Advances in technology are allowing some people to hear and even create music for the first
Posted by: Academic Minute 7/10/2014
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Lisa Huisman Koops, Case Western Reserve University – Mobile Music Making

Car rides might be the optimal time to engage children musically. Dr. Lisa Huisman Koops, associate
Posted by: Academic Minute 3/10/2014
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Ching-Hua Chuan, University of North Florida – Composing with Computers

If you’ve seen the Academy Award winning film Amadeus, you’ll recall the laborious depictions of Mozart
Posted by: Academic Minute 26/9/2014
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Josep Marco-Pallarés, University of Barcelona – Musical Anhedonia

Music is generally regarded as one of the most pleasurable stimuli we, as humans, experience. Music’s
Posted by: Academic Minute 11/7/2014
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David Henard, NC State University – What Makes a Hit Song?

What do: loss, desire, aspiration, breakup, pain, inspiration, nostalgia, rebellion, jaded, desperation, escapism and confusion have
Posted by: Academic Minute 4/7/2014
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Daniel Müllensiefen, Goldsmiths, University of London – Measuring Musicality

As with most art, musical ability and talent is difficult to measure. However, Dr. Daniel Müllensiefen,
Posted by: Academic Minute 13/6/2014
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