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...

Unlocking the Power of Music on the Brain Do you know that music has the power to rewire your brain? Whether you're an avid listener or a musician, the effects of music on neuroplasticity are profound. It enhances learning, memory and even recovery.  In this post, we’ll explore how music can make beneficial changes to brain functioning. Definition of "Rewire" According to  merriam-webster , the definition of "rewire" is  to make lasting and usually beneficial changes to the neurological or psychological functioning of (a person or brain).  How Does Music Rewire Your Brain? You could rewire your brain by listening to music or by playing a musical instrument regularly.  According to healthline , there are six ways you could rewire your brain, one of which is via music. In the article, it says that music could help with learning and remembering new information, which could be one of the reasons why many Singaporean parents would send their kids for music lesso...