Mckay Music

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Shop for Classical Music on Vinyl

So, you’ve decided to nerd up your record collection and expand your aural palette by getting into classical music on vinyl? Awesome! But where to start? The good news is that high-quality classical vinyl is relatively easy to find. The great news is that learning the basics of how to...

The Top 17 Ways Learning a Musical Instrument Gives You The Edge

Why are those who are good playing an instrument also good at other things? What are the benefits of playing a musical instrument that give them the edge?

Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

5 Reasons to Learn a Musical Instrument

Benefits of music education and reasons why you should learn to play a musical instrument.

Stop Forcing Your Kids to Learn a Musical Instrument

Our daughter Rebekah, who is in second grade, takes three after-school classes every week. On Monday there is violin; on Wednesday, Hebrew; and on Thursday, ballet. One of these classes connects her to a religious tradition going back three thousand years. Two of them are pretty well pointless.I don’t mean that as a bad thing. Pointlessness rules, as far as I am concerned. Lots of great activities...

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing & the Benefits of ERP

The industrial machinery manufacturing industry requires seamless integration between systems, along with lifecycle management.

Is It Cheaper To Rent Or Buy Industrial Machinery?

If you need equipment replacement in your company and are conflicted on what to consider, this article could be of great assistance to you.

Musical Ear Syndrome: When The Brain Creates Music From Nothing

Hearing phantom music may seem more like a gift than a disorder, but there is a clinical name for it: Musical Ear Syndrome.

17 Movies For People Who Love Music But Hate Musicals

5 Stepping Stones to Musical Success

Some may say that it is practice that makes the student successful in their music studies. However, practicing is only part of the process. Here are some of our tips … More 5 Stepping Stones to Musical Success »

12 Reasons Why You Should Be Thankful For Music

Making musical mistakes

5 Musical Friendships You Might Not Know About

When we think of classical composers, we sometimes have a tendency to put them in a box, or take them out of the context in which they were ...

Hear the painting? How about seeing the music?

The National Gallery’s new Soundscapes exhibition puts masterpieces to music so visitors can experience them in a new way. We boldly go where no curator has gone before with unexpected musical and visual pairings guaranteed to distort any listening experience

21 Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument

The benefits of learning a musical instrument are numerous. They range from improved social interaction skills and increased empathy to refined time, money and people management skills.

How to Travel with Musical Instrumentals

What could possibly be scarier than snakes on a plane? Instruments. Instruments on a plane. If you've never had to travel with your instrument before, take it from many who have, that there are a few

Why Stevie Wonder is a musical blessing

Through his music he brought colour to the world only he had ever seen, but after five decades of inspiration, who really knows the truth about this wonderful life of mystery, melancholy and magic?

18 Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument

The Chinese philosopher Confucius said long ago that "Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without." Playing a musical instrument has many benefits and can bring joy to you and to everyone around you. This article will provide you with 18 benefits of playing an instrument and will hopefully give you a better sense of appreciation and pride for music.

Musical Instruments Trivia Questions & Answers

403 questions and answers about 'Musical Instruments' in our 'Other Music' category. Did you know these fun facts and interesting bits of information?