May/June 2006

Are you Itching to Play?
For those sensitive types, we examine music-related allergies.
Go Easy on the Eyes
Music making doesn't have to be a strain, especially now that there's help for overworked eyes.
It's All in the Mix
You've juggled instruments to record a song, now take an introductory look at music's balancing act.
The Proof is in the Padding
Our guide to soundproofing a music room won't leave you "baffled."
When the Pen's as Mighty as the Chord
Songwriters add a new creative dimension to their hobby.

Taking it Up a Notch
The San Francisco Conservatory helps amateur musicians take their playing to new heights.
Answering the Call of the Drums
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, a drum circle becomes the center of a community.
The Rhythm of Recovery
Operation Music Aid brings music therapy to wounded soliders of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
Do You Play the Dating Game?
Gregg Raybin asks if your musical life is like your love life.





