How To Control Your Brainwaves
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One of the most complex systems in the world is the human brain. Most functions of the brain and brainwaves are still a mystery to scientists according to GoodNet. However, scientists have discovered brainwaves can be manipulated and that it’s possible for people to alter them.
How brainwaves work
On average the human brain contains 86 billion neurons. These neurons contain something called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters help neurons to communicate with each other. This is done by sending electrical and chemical signals from one cell to another using neurotransmitters.
There are various types of brainwaves and these brain waves can be divided into different categories based on what function they are associated with and their wavelength.
Deep concentration is made possible by gamma waves. Beta waves are known to show up when people are in states of high arousal or anxiety. Passive attention and relaxation are linked to alpha waves. Deep relaxation, like meditation, is associated with theta waves. Lastly, deep sleep indicates delta waves.
How to control your brainwaves
There are many different tools that people can use to alter their current brainwaves. One of the easiest ways to change your brainwaves is using sound.
Music has a large influence on alpha brain waves. Meditation helps boost both theta and alpha waves. Binaural beats help promote relaxation in the brain and can help soothe anxiety.
This type of research can be extremely helpful for those who deal with high levels of anxiety and fear. It shows that using things like meditation or certain kinds of music can help to induce relaxation. Through further research into brain waves, scientists might even be able to find some type of non-medicated treatment for those who struggle with states of high arousal that is helpful for everyone.
Country Stars Appreciate Their Teachers and Music Education
Today is World Teachers Day, an international day held annually on 5 October to celebrate the work of teachers. Established in 1994, it commemorates the signing of recommendations by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Country music and teaching come together when CMA Fest plays out every year in Nashville, and millions of people come from all over the world to see their favorite country stars perform. Some may not know that the performers at CMA Fest do not get paid; much of the money raised by CMA Fest goes back to music education. The CMA Foundation focuses on improving and sustaining music education programs everywhere while supporting worthwhile causes important to the Country Music Association.
Ashley McBryde served as the CMA’s inaugural Artist Ambassador, meeting virtually with music teachers last year (2022) to discuss the obstacles faced while teaching amid the pandemic and sharing how music education led to her career in Country Music. She created a music lesson for teachers and students to use in both their in-person and virtual classrooms.
McBryde participated in the high school marching band before attending Arkansas State University, where she studied French horn.
Last year (8/2022), Gabby Barrett returned to her roots during her last weekend of shows on Jason Aldean’s “Rock ‘n Roll Cowboy Tour” playing in Pittsburgh. While on stage, Gabby invited her former high school teacher, Casey Stapleton, as a special guest and gifted him with a platinum plaque for her breakout debut album, Goldmine.
Barrett later said, “In my community, Mr. Stapleton was one of the only people – and teacher in my high school – who encouraged me to pursue music when I needed it most. I was balancing school while performing in malls, grocery stores, Chick-fil-A, really anywhere I could, and he continued to uplift and inspire me to keep going.”
She added, “I don’t know if he had any idea how much of a positive impact he has made on my life and career. So, to be able to honor him near my hometown and have him see how I have grown as an artist while I’m now living my dreams is a moment I’ll never forget.”
As we celebrate teacher’s hard work today (10/5), we take a look at the relationship between country music stars of today and teachers.
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