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Neil & Will Henshall from Focus@Will – Interview
Will Henshall is a successful songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, researcher and infectious personality. He’s also the developer of Focus@Will, a program that uses specially-designed music to improve focus and productivity. In this wide-ranging chat, Neil Moore speaks with Will about the science behind music’s ability…
Music and The Art of Long-Term Relationships, a book by Neil Moore
Beyond the breakthrough nature of our methodology, another unique feature of the Simply Music Program is its deep concern with the nature of learning itself – the behavioral aspects of the way we learn. Many people – teachers, students and parents – have…
Neil Moore’s 2016 Year End Address
With Gratitude and Appreciation With the onset of 2017, Simply Music enters its 20th year! And with only a few weeks left in 2016, I wanted to take a few moments to express my gratitude and appreciation. This has been a remarkable year. For…
The Relationship Conversation for Parents
Simply Music Founder and Executive Director Neil Moore has devoted decades to the possibility of music as a lifelong companion. He has spoken to countless parents who share this vision but are still echoing outdated mindsets that don’t encourage that wonderful relationship with musical…
Neil Moore on Tim Topham TV – Interview
Neil Moore was recently the subject of a video podcast with Tim Topham. This wide-ranging and entertaining chat gave Neil the opportunity to discuss the philosophy and methodology of Simply Music, tell stories of his own unusual musical upbringing and share his vision of a…
Recording Yourself, Part Three – How To Record Yourself
Credit: http://www.intuneaudio.ca/ In the last two articles, we talked about the benefits of recording yourself and what to listen for when reviewing your recorded efforts. In this installment, we’ll discuss some practicalities of making recordings. Even if you’re simply making a cheap and cheerful recording…
Recording Yourself, Part Two – What to Listen For
Credit: http://sepeusz.blogspot.com.au/ In the first instalment of this series, we talked about the value and benefits of recording yourself. It’s amazing what you’ll notice about your playing when you listen back to it without the distraction of having to actually play. But there can…
Recording Yourself, Part One – The Benefits
In the old days, music was an ephemeral thing – if you weren’t there at the performance, it was gone forever. Nowadays if you wanted to, you could chronicle your every moment at the instrument via video or audio and share it instantly with the…
All Human Beings, Without Exception, are Deeply, Naturally, Profoundly Musical
Credit: theconversation.com We have a unique opportunity to play a role in contributing to the evolution of human consciousness and self-expression, through music – Neil Moore Many of you know how much I love technology, and how excited I am about its future…
With Each New Year Comes New Opportunities
Take a moment to be with Neil Moore as he reflects on this year of change and reinvention and extends his thanks and gratitude to you all for your contribution in furthering self expression across the world.