Musicians experience pain differently than non- musicians...

Now I'm no nuerologist, but New brain research has come out showing that musicians experience pain in a unique way from the rest of the population.  

Apparently through brain mapping musicians and non-musicians scientists have observed that musicians' brains adapt and rebound quicker when experiencing pain than non-musicians. 

This would make sense as to why we are drawn to music during rough periods in life in general. 

However, being able to be the one producing the music in your own hands, with your own body, is akin to receiving a hug from a friend instead of merely a phone call. 

I know the holidays can be a painful time of year for many. I myself experience a sadness from lost loved ones to lost friendships each year. 

But my guitar has become a trusted companion in times of sadness and pain.

The warm rosewood against my chest, the spruce on my palms, the sound waves running through my body and filling my ears, it is really no wonder that musicians handle pain differently. 

Because music is like a friend. 

And playing music yourself is like being in person with a loved one. 

And that is a remedy no doctor can bottle up and prescribe... it's up to us to puruse and enjoy for ourselves. 

I'll be leading one last live event in 2025 for our January enrollment.

It's gonna be so nice to start 2026 strong with several new students. 

Mark your calendars for Monday, December 29th, at 8pm EST. I'll be teaching all participants to play Auld Lang Syne just in time for the ball to drop and you to sing yourself (introverts) or your party (extroverts) into the New Year. 

Jam Soon, 

JB