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The Independent Artist: Talking it Easy with Timmy Rough of German Rock Band, The New Roses

11-May-2026 By Meagan Clements

Copyright by Vera Friederich (Timmy Rough, center)

 

Published: Jan. 2026 | Reading Time: 16 minutes | For Musicians, Promoters, Rock Fans & Event Organizers

From pub stages to fronting German rock quintet The New Roses, troubadour Timmy Rough hones in on his unfiltered rise, making his mark in the music industry.

Table of Contents:

Part 1: From Starting Small to International Rock Royalty

Part 2: Breaking Barriers: Touring Realities and the Global Rock Scene

Part 3: Turning Suboptimal Circumstances into Unforgettable Live Performances

Part 4: Voice, Vulnerability and the Benchmark for Success

His musical inspirations:

  • Country Music
  • Bruce Springsteen

Part 1: From Starting Small to International Rock Royalty

From the comfort of his home studio in Germany, Timmy Rough, singer/songwriter and frontman of The New Roses, clicks on a Zoom link. He’s taking a short break from recording the band’s upcoming studio album.

His face appears on screen. He’s unshaven and wearing a cap backwards. He smiles politely, reassuring a music journalist thousands of miles away with his husky accent that she has nothing to worry about — time can run over if need be.

It seems as if two worlds have collided. The music journalist adjusts the screen of her laptop. She’s sitting on a cozy chair in Orange County, Calif., as Rough explains the challenges his band faces when asked if The New Roses plan to tour The States.

The Big Question

“If an American band tours in America, why would [they] take a European band on the road?” he pointed out. “Logistically, it’s so much easier to just take an American band with you or even have local bands open up. That’s what happens a lot of times. You know, they’re playing in Texas, they get a Texas band. If they’re playing in Florida, they get a Florida band.”

Rough thought for a moment.

You can’t just say [to KISS], ‘Hey — when are the US dates?’ because they have big names opening in the US. It’s very difficult to get those slots even when they’re in your own country, you know?

Often, Rough relives unforgettable memories from life on the road in Europe.

“We were very fortunate to open for the Scorpions and KISS,” he said, remembering the experience fondly. “We toured with Black Stone Cherry and Foreigner and all of those guys. Those opening slots are like a currency. It’s like, ‘You owe me one so I put my band on this slot next time’ and stuff like that. Those slots are not just for the best band. It’s not like the biggest potential gets the shot.”

Although a tour in The States isn’t yet in the works, Rough, who enjoys country music and all things Bruce Springsteen, remains hopeful.

“We haven’t planned anything,” he said. “I spend a lot of time in The States, and I’ll be in The States next week for Christmas and New Year’s in Florida. I love the country, I love the people, and I especially love the diversity of the music.”

How youbloom Can Help

Rough is thankful for platforms like youbloom that aim to close geographical barriers, making live music more accessible for all.

“There’s so many of us out there who don’t get the chance to [expose] their music to their main target group,” he admitted. “To have a platform, I suppose, where people that like a certain kind of music can just login and get updates like, ‘Hey, you might like this or you might like that and here’s tickets and here’s the videos and everything so you can find your bands much faster’ is a good idea.”

Rough is optimistic that youbloom will assist The New Roses in reaching fans outside of Europe.

“When people get together and team up for a certain thing, it’s always fantastic,” he said, exuberantly. “Any kind of movement you start is always a good sign of, ‘Hey, we’re still here, rock music still matters, and we still want new artists.’”

Drawing a Parallel

Rough compared youbloom’s mission statement to a similar movement in Europe.

“We have this thing in Europe — they call it The New Wave of Classic Rock. It’s a UK group and they do kind of the same thing,” he shared. “They team up and they have a Facebook page and everything. They just spread the word, and they did this multi-artist kind of record. They put their favorite newcomer bands on it and then they walk around at concerts and hand it out to people so that they can listen to that stuff.

Rough says it isn’t about money.

“They’re not making any profit off of that stuff. They’re doing it for the love of music,” he said.

Part 2: Breaking Barriers: Touring Realities and the Global Rock Scene

Artist Development

These days, Rough admits many record companies are failing at artist development.

“It’s not like, ‘Hey, we got this new artist and we’re gonna spend tons of money on advertising or putting them on the road with big names,” he said. “That’s not happening anymore. The band has to find their own way to get recognized.”

The Creative Landscape

Rough is thankful for additional platforms putting in the time it takes to shift the creative landscape.

“It’s always a great sign to meet people that say, ‘I’m not making any profit. I’m just trying to spread the word. I’m just trying to give people the chance to [hear] bands that I really enjoy and I want people to [experience] the same joy as I do,” he said. “Maybe one of those radio stations or one of those blogs doesn’t make the difference but if you see how many interviews I give when I promote a new record and how many smaller radio stations and platforms I talk to, I’m pretty sure in the end that it makes a difference. If you would take all those components out of the equation, I would say there would be a big chunk missing.”

Human Juke Box

Before signing with independent label, Napalm Records, alongside his New Roses bandmates — drummer Urban Berz, bassist Hardy W. Heart and guitarists Norman Bites and Dizzy Daniels — Rough earned thick skin performing in pubs with an acoustic guitar.

You’re like a living juke box. Sometimes they treat you like a superstar and sometimes they treat you like a thing, like an object.

Rough looked up.

“You learn that it has nothing to do with you,” he said.

By the time Rough formed The New Roses, he had already played 1,000 shows for more intimate audiences.

“You do the same show every night,” he began. “Sometimes it goes great and sometimes it sucks. Sometimes people are nice and sometimes people are rude. Sometimes you make a lot of money and sometimes you make no money at all.”

Part 3: Turning Suboptimal Circumstances into Unforgettable Live Performances

The Elephant in the Room

Rough says performing in pubs taught him how to deal with suboptimal circumstances.

“The best way to deal with suboptimal circumstances is humor,” he said. “We call it, ‘calling out the elephant in the room.’ That’s my strategy always. If we play a show and there’s not a lot of people there, of course the crowd recognizes there’s not a lot of people there.”

Rough reflected on a show The New Roses played in England. An estimated 35 people were in attendance.

“I remember that night,” he said. “I took the acoustic guitar out, unplugged it, and just sat down in the middle of the audience and played it [without an amplifier].”

Rough smiled.

“If you go out and try to pretend that the house is full and you play the same show and do the same moves and do all these things you do when you’re opening for KISS in front of 15,000 or 20,000 people, you make a fool out of yourself,” he admitted. “What I do is I go out and I call out the elephant in the room. I say, ‘Wow — this is very cozy in here tonight. Let’s all get up here on stage. I bet I could fit all the people in the crowd onto the stage.’ What started as a suboptimal circumstance turned out to be something that the audience of that evening will never forget.”

Engaging with Audiences

Rough isn’t shy about having fun on stage, imagining how it must have felt for one special fan.

“I actually danced on stage with the band [that night],” he said, putting himself in her shoes. “It was so cool, and they handled it so well. They were so nice.”

Rough added, “I guess, to move toward the difficulties and call them out and use them as fuel for the show is always, in my experience, better than trying to pretend it’s a fantastic event or maximum audience or whatever. If the lighting is shit, I call it out. If the sound is shit, I call it out. I try to use it as fuel for the show.”

Regardless of whether it’s 35 people or 35,000 people in attendance, Rough cares deeply about his craft.

“You know, of course you try always to win the evening or win the audience, so I don’t wanna come across as someone who doesn’t give a shit,” he confessed. “I care a lot about winning the evening, about winning the audience, making everybody happy and satisfied.”

For Rough, flexibility is the key.

“You have to be open and flexible on how to achieve that goal. You can’t do it with the show itself,” he said. “Maybe something is wrong. Maybe the audience is very small, or the lighting is shit or whatever. You have to find another way. You always have to be open and flexible to make the audience feel special and remember the night as something that was worth the money.”

From Troubled Teen to Sophisticated Songster

Although Rough is a college-educated musician — the saxophone is the first instrument he learned — he says he wasn’t always grounded in his passion for playing music.

“[As a kid], I was always in trouble and I was not going to school,” he said. “Every day, the school called my parents because I wasn’t there or I did something stupid. I was brought home by the cops many times [for doing something]. I never like punched anybody. I was never mean. I was always just an idiot. Never trying to hurt anybody, but always in trouble, silly trouble.”

Discovering music was the turning point for Rough.

“When I discovered music, it was the first time that I was drawn to something, you know? It was like a magnet,” he said. “I didn’t even recognize that I was practicing. It didn’t feel like practicing or learning like, I don’t know, history for the next test in school. It didn’t feel like this. It was like time passed by so fast. It was six hours, seven hours, eight hours of playing the saxophone. I was spending [every day] in my room practicing and playing, listening to records and trying to hear what was being played.”

When asked what he feels is the most overrated quality in a performer, Rough remains skeptical.

“If you’re a Bruce Springsteen kind of guy like me, you know, I’m more [into] street clothes, but I’ve met a lot of people that are more like David Lee Roth and they’re doing a great job,” he said. “They couldn’t do what I do, and I couldn’t do what they do. I wouldn’t say it’s something overrated if you do what you do very [well]. It doesn’t matter what it is if you’re awesome — a great guitar player or a storyteller, a songwriter or whatever. Whatever quality you have, if you take it as far as you can, you have a right to show it to people.”

As for Rough’s superpower on stage, he says it’s his voice. Impressively, the songster has a three to four octave range.

I wouldn’t say I’m a Dave Grohl kind of person. I don’t have [his] presence and I’m not that loud. I’m pretty introverted. I go out on stage, and I try to sing as good as possible.

Rough’s on-stage persona is a package of powerhouse pipes and good, clean fun.

“Art and creativity are presented in many ways and many times, it’s a combination of things,” he said. “It’s the way somebody writes songs and sings the songs, so if you hear a Johnny Cash song, he’s a terrible singer on paper but nobody can sing his songs the way he did. Nobody can sing the Bob Dylan songs the way he sang them. That’s great. It’s a gift to have this. I would argue that Johnny Cash had maybe just one octave of range which is nothing special. People like me or Chris Cornell have like a three to four octave range, [which] is very rare and it can impress people or take them on a journey. If you only have one octave like Johnny Cash, you can still make it, bring people to tears, make them believe your stories or engage in any way with your music. It’s a great gift.”

Rough doesn’t deny the talent that has come from casting shows on television — “American Idol,” “The Voice” and “X Factor” to name a few. He admits, however, that many solid artists in the music industry wouldn’t stand a chance in those formats.

“It’s one thing to have those programs and maybe stumble upon a couple of great musicians — Michael Bublé, Adele or Carrie Underwood or something, but if you were to just depend on that thing only and say that all the other people are not worth taking a look at, I would totally disagree,” he said.

Rough added, “For a lot of artists, it’s the sound, the voice, the look, the story and the song. It’s the whole thing. It’s the whole package.”

Rough paused.

“I think every artist has something to offer and that isn’t always visible at the first glance,” he said, throwing in his two cents.

Part 4: Voice, Vulnerability and the Benchmark for Success

An Album on the Way

As for his personal and professional motto, Rough laughed.

“It can’t be bad to be good,” he said with a twinkle in his eye.

Rough gave die-hard and casual listeners alike insight into The New Roses’ upcoming album.

“So far, it looks like it’s gonna be a little more classic rock than the last one [Attracted to Danger],” he said. “The last one was pretty rough, pretty hard rock and [featured] a lot of distorted guitars and a lot of meaner riffs and stuff. It can still change, but from the material that I have at the moment, I would say it’s a little more classic rock. It’s a little more like the ‘Nothing But Wild’ record.”

Expressing Gratitude

Additionally, Rough and his bandmates are appreciative of their loyal fanbase.

“We appreciate people spending their time with us,” Rough said. “Time is a very valuable thing and to know that right at this moment as we’re talking, somebody is driving in their car or working out in the gym or whatever, having a party at their home, a birthday party or something and they’re listening to our music, [it’s great].”

Rough beamed.

“It’s a great feeling to sit down in my small studio here and write a song and the next thing you know, people from all over the world can say like, ‘Hey! That song was played at my wedding’ or ‘That song was played at [my dad’s funeral]’ or ‘I play this when I drive in the summer and we’re at the lake,’” he said. “I know so many stories from people who say, ‘I did this road trip to Australia and that song was on 24/7! I have so many great memories of that trip when I hear that song.’”

Rough considers how songs not only travel the world, but travel through people.

“You get the song back charged with all these stories,” he said.

When the first chord of “All I Ever Wanted” set sail inside fan Patricia Marie’s eardrum, she knew Rough was a force to be reckoned with.

“I find The New Roses frontman Timmy Rough to have a strong stage presence,” she gushed. “A rock star with a touch of country in his voice. Just enough gravel in his voice to pull you in, whether it’s screaming lyrics or soothing love songs. He’s mesmerizing!”

Rough’s uncanny ability to make sense of his surroundings weaves throughout his music.

“Every headlight tells a story, every face passing me by, there’s a million lights before me and a touch of perfume in the evening sky,” Rough sings. “I brush the shoulder of a young man, I hear a distant slamming door. An old lady’s searching trash cans and I wonder who she was 20 years ago.”

Perhaps it’s the grungy, greasy-haired rock and roll performed inside an antique ballroom with a crystal chandelier — The New Roses music video for “My Kind of Crazy” hailing from the band’s 2022 release, “Sweet Poison.” It begins as Rough swings open cotton candy-colored doors with yellow gold and white trim. Moments later, he’s singing, “The taste of Heaven and danger right upon my lips, I wanna lick a little poison off my fingertips.” He’s wearing a maroon shirt unbuttoned and revealing an array of chains around his neck. No matter what the setting is, his demeanor is calm yet confident.

The Man Behind the Music

Off-stage, Rough is a father of two children.

“I’m a father, which is the most important thing for me,” he said. “I’m not advertising that, but if you [were to] ask me, ‘What defines you?’ I would say, ‘Being my children’s father is the most defining thing for me or the most important thing. I put a lot of energy into improving being a good father, you know?”

Rough is often seen wearing a rosary without a cross around his neck.

“That was a gift from a friend, so it didn’t have a particularly spiritual [meaning] for me, but I’m very interested in many things that widen your horizon,” he said. “From my experience, it kind of narrows the lessons that you can learn if you judge right away whether you believe [something] or not. You can just spend some time with it and listen and think about it and sometimes one thought or the other goes through your conscience and leaves a mark.”

Rough’s punchline statement is strong.

I try to live like I believe. I don’t really question, ‘Do you really believe in some sort of god?’ I think it can’t hurt to assume, pretend so to speak, like, ‘Hey — let’s just assume that we all get judged.’ So, I try not to fuck up and be a good person.

Rough occasionally reflects on Western Christian society.

“I would say all of our fundamental behaviors are based on one book [The Bible],” he said. “It took me a while, but then it crossed my mind and [I thought], ‘Hey, everything you know and what you believe, your whole society that you know is based on that book so you should probably just read it at least one time and find out, ‘What is it? Why is this book so famous and how could it stand the test of time?’ It’s a very interesting book.”

For more information, visit The New Roses official website.

Related reading: The Ultimate Concert & Live Show Planning Guide: Pre-Event Preparation Essentials.

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Our Little Chat With Sean Rooney

04-Aug-2020 By Leave a Comment

(Post Via Ryan Stable) Featured artist at youbloomDublin 2017, Sean Rooney, is the type of soulful singer/songwriter that you can take home to mother. Having performed at a myriad of festivals and venues around the world, we managed to have a little chat with Sean before he went on to perform at youbloomDublin 2017 in this exclusive interview (back in 2017).

How long have you been playing music? What inspired you to pick up an instrument?
Sean Rooney: I’ve been playing music about 12 years .. I started playing just from a love of pop punk music in my early teens .. thankfully my tastes have broadened a lot since then..
What instrument did you first lean to play?
Sean Rooney: I first learned to play the guitar .. well.. I’m still learning ! I’m self taught so I’m always learning.
What is your favorite part of your writing process when making new music?
Sean Rooney: My favourite part of the writing process is whenever I manage to capture exactly what I want to say lyrically and melodically.. I do enjoy the challenge of writing lyrics .. it might be trite but I write about my own life and that makes lyric writing a cathartic process for me.
In your song “Everest High” you say that its about dealing with depression from a first person point of view. How have you been able to cope with that and what role has music played to help battle with this?
Sean Rooney:  coping with depression isn’t easy. Not only because there is a lot of stigma attached to the subject and It’s different for everyone but I’ve found talking to a psychologist and taking medication very helpful. In terms of music, the cathartic element is very important. There is a release that comes with expressing your emotions through song.
“Everest High” sounds like a very up beat song. Was that intentional when writing this song due to the meaning?
Sean Rooney:  Yes .. the upbeat and borderline aggressive sound of the song is basically my way of conveying that I will not let depression beat me. I’m fighting against it with everything I have; also there’s nothing more melancholy than a ballad about depression .. it would just be too much if it sounded sad too.
 
You have a great cover of Bruce Springsteen. What are some other artists that inspired you to make music? And what would be another cover you would enjoy to make?
Sean Rooney:  Thank you! My main inspiration comes from the genres of soul, indie-rock/rock and R&B.. In terms of idols I’d have to say Paul Weller is my favourite artist. The body of incredible work he had created and continues to create is a never ending reservoir of inspiration to me. There aren’t that many covers that I feel I could really add much to or change without ruining! But a couple of songs I would love to play live with a band are “Soul Man” by Sam&Dave and “The Changingman” by Paul Weller
For someone who has never heard your music before, how would you describe your sound?
Sean Rooney: I would describe my music as sort of.. Blue-eyed soul rock .. although not all of my songs would fit neatly into that genre!
What advice would you give new musicians trying to get their music out there?
Sean Rooney: The only advice I feel qualified to give is to not criticise yourself too much.. some self criticism is healthy but there comes a point when it can ruin things and I know that from experience. In terms of physically getting music out there, Facebook videos are a great way to go.
What are you anticipating the most at the YouBloom festival?
Sean Rooney: What I’m anticipating most at Youbloom is just the opportunity to play for a new audience and to meet lots of new punters and musicians alike. I’m always super grateful to get to play live. It is what I love most in the world, so to that end I’d like to say thank you to Youbloom for giving me the opportunity.
Do you have any new material coming out in the near future?
Sean Rooney: Yes! I’ve been writing and recording recently. my first official single will be released soon and then the plan is to release my first EP in around May!
Maintaining some control of your own booking and touring can be made easy for those who choose to hire a manager and those who fly solo through youbloomConnect and/ or sign up here: https://www.youbloom.com/artist-apply/  where you can get partnered to perform with other local artists, build a steady fan-base, and even get your band on the road.

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Be Yourself: Raised on TV’s Advice

21-Jul-2020 By Leave a Comment

(Post via)  Marie Tobias)Keaton Rogers offers some excellent advice, tells his band’s story, and elaborates on how they’ve arrived where they are:  released their debut album titled “Season 1” two months prior to playing at the youbloomLA Music Summit & Festival back in 2017! One word of advice: Be Yourself!

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Photo:  youbloomDublin 2018

Garage Band Beginnings

Keaton, Kacey, and Ryan, the members of Raised on TV, began “working away in Ryan’s mom’s garage” in the summer of 2015. Keaton and Kacey, who are brothers, “always thought it would be cool to be in a band together”. So when Keaton’s previous band disbanded and Kacey and Ryan’s previous band also fell apart, they joined forces to create Raised on TV. With influences such as Weezer, Jimi Hendrix, Simon and Garfunkel, Pink Floyd, and Blink 182, there’s no doubt that Raised on TV’s first EP, released in 2016, had rock and roll roots. Since their humble beginnings, they’ve toured twice and recorded a full-length album. And they “feel like [they’re] in a good place as a band.”

When asked about the band’s vision, Keaton joked that their band’s vision is “20/20 when [they] wear [their] glasses”

To “make and share quality music” is, “in all seriousness”, their true vision. Live performances hold an especially special place in their hearts, as Keaton stated “having an amazing concert experience is very much at the heart of our vision for our band.” And if they can help others “get through a tough day” with their music, even better. “It’s not about the competition!” Last year, Raised on TV entered a battle of the bands competition for a chance to play on the Vans Warped Tour. With 200 original contestants, they successfully navigated through the hoops to compete out of 8 groups in the final round. However, their “mindset was never that [they] were competing with other bands.” Instead, as Keaton states, they were just aiming to become “the best version of [themselves].” Again, be yourself!

Even though they lost in the final round, they reminded themselves that “it was never about winning in the traditional sense anyway. So, don’t get caught up in the competition. When you go see twenty or so amazing bands at a festival, there’s no first or second prize, no gold or silver medal, there’s a bunch of freaking awesome music and people there to enjoy it.”

Keaton’s word of advice? If an artist is true to themselves, “there will be nobody else like that artist and that’s what it’s all about.”

Check out youbloom Connect and/ or sign up here: https://www.youbloom.com/artist-apply/  where you can get partnered to perform with other local artists, build a steady fan-base, and even get your band on the road.

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Writing Song Lyrics Right

12-Jun-2020 By 1 Comment

As musical styles progress and change with the times, one thing is for certain, writing song lyrics continues to play a vital part in what sets artists from being good to be considered great. So for those of you currently in a creative drought, here is some advice from a few of the greats.

Jimi Hendrix on Artistic Liberties with the Facts

“Imagination is the key to my lyrics. The rest is painted with a little science fiction.”

                                                                                              –Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix Writing Song Lyrics
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Many artists pigeonhole themselves by believing that every word written must be 100% accurate to their lives and story they are telling. Of course, speaking from your own personal experiences is vital in creating meaningful music. But the point is to get your message across in the best way possible. Sometimes, this might involve a little science fiction.

 

Dolly Parton on Throwing Yourself into the Process

“It’s therapy. It’s fun. It’s creative. I love getting on a big writing binge and staying up a couple days working on song and knowing at the end of those two or three days that I’ve created something that was never in the world before.”

                                                                            –Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton Writing song lyrics
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If this is your passion, don’t be afraid to throw yourself into your work. The stories of artists writing a hit song in 5 minutes’ time, on a napkin, in an airport is incredible! But most great songs come from hard work, dedication, and focus from the artist. This mean sitting down and wrestling with a song until it feels right.

John Mayer on Speaking Your Own Truth

“I hope that what it comes down to at the end of the day is that people believe that I believe what I’m singing. It comes down to being believable.”

                                                                                                                                   –John Mayer

John Mayer Writing song lyrics
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Authenticity is key in songwriting and producing. This may seem strange since the first piece of advice was to stretch the truth in the songwriting process. Don’t be confused, there is a difference between writing a nonfiction story to produce a personal truth, and writing a meaningless song for the sake of staying on trend. Be true to your artistic endeavors and creative process because the song will thus come across genuine to the listeners.

Now go on and be inspired to create and then when it comes time to perform, remember to Sign up as an artist today and get the chance to connect with your fans and other artists to grow not only your fan base but your connections in the industry.

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Music and Therapy: Listen To Music With Your Muscles

28-May-2020 By 1 Comment

(Post Via Josey Dunbar)  Music philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, made this claim by insisting that humans ‘listen to music with their muscles’ through the use of facial expressions, keeping rhythm, and using their bodies to sing along. He projected music as something which requires the whole person rather than a mere half-listening ear.

Have you ever stopped to wonder why music is everywhere you go? Why these unavoidable tonal patterns are essential to human life and apparent in every aspect of society?
Maybe it’s a nice distraction from daily life, or maybe it’s much deeper than that.

Scientists have found that the act of simply experiencing music with others stimulates a ‘binding of the nervous system’ which can physically heal people. So hooray! Every musician can be a doctor! (Sort of).

Studies have shown that there are certain places in the brain most stimulated by the rhythmic sequences of sound. The Auditory Cortex (a fitting title) is primarily part of the temporal lobe on either side of the brain and the cells within are organized depending on their ability to receive high or low frequencies.
The Cerebellum is located at the back of the brain and is the body’s center for rhythm balance and coordination. The Center for Neuroskills attributes a musician’s ability to move their body to play their instrument as envisioned, is all thanks to a highly functioning Cerebellum.
And Finally, The Limbic System gives you the ability to react to music with your emotions, and feel the pleasure of a song you love. Disease researchers have also noted this as the place where humans feel the music rather than hear it.

While our brain is busy experiencing the influence of this amazing art, our bodies, minds and nervous systems are able to improve with the simple influence of these tone patterns.

One mind-blowing study conducted by a series of educators in music drafted the hypothesis that performing a musical instrument can protect the human brain from degenerative diseases. This was based on the scientific evidence that playing an instrument improves cognitive ability.
In order to prove this theory, music educators studied twins; this would eliminate favorable genetics as an indication for dementia prevention. The results of the study showed that musicians who play well into adulthood were thirty-six percent less likely to develop dementia.

Another fascinating discovery showed that playing an instrument leads to a higher IQ in early adulthood. In this study, researchers found that children under ten who had a sole year of instrumental music lessons had a significantly higher intelligence quotient than those who did not attempt to learn.

So now that you know how powerful music can be in the human brain, you may be wondering how to take it even further to develop some supernatural abilities (at least I am). Sadly, no discovered have been made on that —yet— however, there are several ways for us to best utilize the gift of music.

Music can be used to reduce stress and depression through improving mood, reducing stress, boosting immunity and aiding social bonding. It can also lead to enhances cognition. Through learning to play an instrument, even as a beginner, you will improve certain high brain functions which truly can enhance brain development.

Finally, don’t forget to use music as a memory booster. Science has found that music can be used on young brains to retain formation and enhance learning.

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Josey is music obsessed and a diehard Tom Petty fan. Josey currently lives outside of Los Angeles where she enjoys excessively sunny days, train adventures, and organic chai (yes, Josey is high-maintenance about her chai).

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