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The Hallelujah Effect: Philosophical Reflections on Music, Performance Practice, and Technology

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“The Hallelujah Effect: Philosophical Reflections on Music, Performance Practice, and Technology” is a book written by philosopher and musicologist David Elliott. In this book, Elliott explores the profound impact of music on human experience, focusing on its ability to evoke powerful emotions, foster connections between individuals, and shape cultural identity. The title “The Hallelujah Effect” … Read more

Practice Does Not Make Perfect – No Causal Effect of Music Practice on Music Ability

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Abstract The relative importance of nature and nurture for various forms of expertise has been intensely debated. Music proficiency is viewed as a general model for expertise, and associations between deliberate practice and music proficiency have been interpreted as supporting the prevailing idea that long-term deliberate practice inevitably results in increased music ability. Here, we … Read more