Is Guitar Becoming Popular Again?

Hold your obituaries! Iconic musicians and industry leaders have been concerned about the survival of the guitar until now. However, a half-year into a pandemic that threatened to sink many industries, people started turning to the guitar as a quarantine companion. This spurred sales for some of the most storied guitar companies like Fender, Martin,…

Does Playing Guitar Release Dopamine in the Brain?

There’s been a lot of research lately on the effects of music on the brain. Some research studies have shown that music can help improve cognitive function, while others have found that it can promote relaxation and mindfulness. But what about guitar playing specifically? Does playing guitar release dopamine in the brain? Studies have looked…

Does Playing Guitar Increase Your IQ?

Did you know that research reveals that playing a musical instrument increases intelligence by 10 percent? A six-month study coordinated by DIYS.com, the world’s largest DIY community, was done on 4,694 volunteers. They were asked to select a new hobby to take up during 2020 pandemic lockdown. The choices of hobbies were knitting, exercising and…

Do Drugs Help Make You Play the Guitar Better?

Drug abuse has always been synonymous with guitarists. It has become common practice for guitarists to use drugs before performing on stage, or during live shows and recordings. That’s why it is no longer unusual to see news headlines about musicians going to rehab due to substance abuse. It has unfortunately become a lifestyle for…

Are Guitarists Smart? | Uncover the Evidence

Are Guitarists Smart? | Uncover the Evidence

Yes, guitarists are indeed smart! Are you aware that playing the guitar can immensely boost the sharpness of your mind? Scientists have established that playing guitar can increase the activity and volume of the brain’s corpus callosum (which is the wide band of nerve fibers that connect the two brain hemispheres). This creates a more…