Understanding Noise Pollution and Its Impact Noise pollution, often an overlooked issue, significantly impacts both mental and physical health. While everyone's tolerance to noise differs, its adverse effects are undeniable, especially when it disrupts one's daily life or long-term wellbeing.  In this blog post, we’ll explore what noise pollution is, its effects and practical ways to manage it effectively. Definition of Noise Pollution According to Wikipedia , noise pollution is defined as "the propagation of noise with ranging impacts on the activity of human or animal life, most of them harmful to a degree". For me, I'd define it as noise that is beyond a comfortable range that makes it intolerable to the ears of humans.  However, it might be good to note that each person's threshold for noise is unlikely to be the same. Furthermore, the amount of noise that a person could tolerate might change, depending on different factors.  For instance, if he's prep...

Unwrap the Joy: Embrace the Spirit of Christmas! Christmas is a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. As we gather with loved ones, it's essential to embrace the spirit of the season and spread happiness.  In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of laughter and how it can enhance our wellbeing, especially during this festive time. So, let’s dive into the cheerful world of Christmas and discover how a merry heart can be the best medicine! Christmas is Here! Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate it. :) Christmas is a joyous occasion and so my wish for you is that you'll have an abundance of joy.  Be Merry "Be Merry" is a piece of impromptu music that I created on 23 Dec 2020 because it's Christmas and it's a festive season. So, please check it out here: Be Merry . A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine As the saying goes, a cheerful heart is good medicine. So, stay cheerful and thereby stay healthy. According to Mayo Clinic , which is a credible ...

The Healing Power of Music: A Double-Edged Sword Music has long been celebrated for its ability to evoke emotions and create connections. After diving into The Mozart Effect ,  I became convinced of music's healing power. However, not all music serves this purpose.  In this blog post, we’ll explore the dual nature of music—how it can heal and uplift, as well as how certain genres may not be suitable for those seeking solace. Join me as we delve into the profound impact of sound on our lives and wellbeing. Music Can Heal I believe that certain types of music could heal, for example, music that could bring out deeply-buried emotions, because such music (to me) could provide a cathartic outlet.  Music Can Oppress In my view, heavy metal music sounds oppressive and therefore isn't suitable for people who are dealing with addictions. And by extension, it isn't suitable for those who are in any kind of bondage as well.  So if you want to use music for healing, I'd suggest ...

Embracing the Spirit of Christmas: A Musical Celebration As the holiday season approaches, the spirit of Christmas fills the air with joy and reflection.  In my latest music video titled " Happy Music ", I celebrate this festive time and invite you to join me in exploring what Christmas truly means.  Whether it's a time of joy, sorrow or simply another day, I believe this year can be different for all of us. Let's dive into the essence of Christmas together! What is Christmas to You? People all over the world celebrate Christmas, regardless of their religious beliefs. If you're one of those people who celebrate Christmas, what is Christmas to you? Does Christmas mean something special to you? Or is it just another day to you?  For me, I used to dread Christmas because nothing good had ever happened on this day for many years.  It had always been a day of sorrow or sadness for me, as far as I could remember.  But I believe with all my heart that it's going to b...

Unlocking Creativity with Chrome Music Lab's Song Maker Music creation is often seen as a skill requiring extensive training, but Chrome Music Lab’s Song Maker is changing that perception.  Designed to make music creation accessible to everyone, this intuitive tool offers an engaging platform for beginners and enthusiasts alike.  But does its ease of use come with limitations?  Let’s explore what Song Maker offers, its features and the questions surrounding its utility and copyright implications. What is Song Maker? Song maker is an app on Chrome Music Lab that allows anyone to create music. According to  The Lab , the Song Maker app allows people to make and share their own music. And from what I've found out, the only way for people to share the music that they've created using Song Maker is to copy the link.  Is Download Possible? A few days ago, I tried downloading the music that I'd created using Song Maker, but I realised that there wasn't any download but...

The Journey Behind Faraway Creating music often feels like capturing fleeting moments of inspiration and  Faraway  embodies that. Recorded impromptu on my digital piano on December 2, 2020, this piece shows my passion for music and the ongoing challenges of perfecting the process.  From battling background noise to experimenting with editing tools like Mauvio, this post unveils the behind-the-scenes efforts of bringing this music video to life.  Dive in to discover the story, the challenges and the joy of sharing this creation with you. A Dreamy Piece of Music It's a dreamy piece of music that I quite like. But being a perfectionist, I know it's far from being perfect. If you're planning to check out my latest music video, please bear with my imperfect music (as well as the background noise that's still an issue).  What's an Equalizer (EQ)? The app, Mauvio by  Accusonus  is not exactly good in terms of editing out the background noise, because it's app...

Discovering the Harmony in My Life Music has always been an integral part of my life, shaping my creative spirit and emotional wellbeing.  From my early days in primary school to the present day, my journey through playing various instruments has been one of self-discovery and artistic exploration.  Join me as I reflect on the stages of my musical adventure, the lessons I’ve learned and the dreams I aim to pursue next. In My Primary School Years I didn't learn music the proper way when I was young, although I vaguely remember having played an accordion in my primary school (during music lessons, if I remember correctly). And I vaguely remember telling my father I wanted to learn how to play the accordion, but he was against the idea because to him, it was apparently more important for me to focus on my studies. In My Upper Primary or Secondary School Years I learned how to play the recorder during music lessons either in my upper primary or secondary school years. But I didn't...

The Quest for Crystal-Clear Sound Creating high-quality music or podcasts comes with its challenges, and background noise is often the most frustrating hurdle. From traffic disturbances to internal echoes, these sounds can ruin an otherwise perfect recording.  In this post, I'll explore my attempts to tackle these issues with solutions like soundproof panels, window seals and work booths. Let’s dive into my journey towards achieving noise-free recordings! R emoving Background Noise Two days ago, I wrote about the annoying background noise when recording my music.  At about 1.30am this morning, I tried recording my music (that I'd already recorded on my digital piano) using my phone. And during the recording, there was noise coming from the traffic! Though it wasn't as bad (as compared to noise coming from the traffic during the day), the noise was still obvious when I played back. Soundproof Panels? Or Switch Work Booth? So this morning, I did a search for soundproof panels...