Creative blocks hit every songwriter. Even the greats. One day the lyrics flow effortlessly, the next you’re staring at a blank page wondering if you’ve lost it. The truth? You haven’t. A writing block usually isn’t a lack of talent. It’s pressure, distraction, or overthinking. Here are a few songwriter-specific ways to break through it.

In the age of screens and digital devices, finding a balance between screen time and enriching activities is a challenge every parent faces. Here are some ways incorporating music lessons into your child’s life can help to manage their screen time in a constructive and enjoyable way.

While consuming content can be a temporary distraction from our more difficult emotions, creating something can be a more effective way to deal with low mood. Scientific evidence also supports the idea that creating something when feeling sad can have numerous benefits for our emotional well-being. Engaging in our creativity on the days we feel low can have a positive impact on our emotional well-being and should be encouraged as a form of self-care.

There have been many studies conducted, examining the surprising benefits of listening to and playing music. Here’s what some studies have found about the benefits of learning an instrument.