MUSIC- HOW IT CAN HEAL YOU

Music appeals to the soul. The medicinal value of music has been recognized ages ago. In the Bible, we learn of how David was hired to play music for king Saul to chase away the evil spirit tormenting him. Once David played the strings for him. He would feel relaxed. Today, music is known for its ability to affect mood, trigger memories and foster loving associations. Classical and baroque music, in particular, can help you to tap into your own innate ability to heal your heart. 

For this reason, many healthcare practitioners have begun turning to the power of music. They know that the melody, pitch, timing and beat of music can alter a patient’s state of being by quieting his body and calms his spirit. “No question about it, music is a very powerful way to connect the mind and the body. And when they are connected, the real process of healing begins”, says Stephen Sinatro M.D., a Cardiologist at New England Heart and Longevity Center in Manchester.  “Music can be like meditation” explains Sinatro. “Some people who practice Yoga, for instance, will put on soft music. Massage therapists will always put on music. In fact, such cool music can have a favourable influence on your blood pressure. That means lowering your blood pressure. Indeed, research shows that music can help lower heart beat and blood pressure by reducing the stress hormones, adrenaline and cortisol.

IN SUMMARY

1.       Music calms you down

2.       Music reduces stress level

3.       Music can lower your blood pressure, yes classical music(such as Celine Dion) does it all

4.       Coo, soothing music brings out the best in you

5.       It enhances meditation

QUESTION FOR READERS

1.       Does classical music have any health value?

2.       Give examples of classical music

10 RICHEST MUSICIANS IN NIGERIA

The music industry in Nigeria has witnessed a spectacular boom in recent times. Many artistes have risen quite quickly to the top as their fan base increases. On the other hand, many upcoming artistes are yet to find their place.

But how do you determine the richest musicians in Nigeria? Social media following, Youtube view stats, appearance fees and number of awards and endorsement are some of the indicators to determine the richest. In view of this, below is the list of the top 10 richest musicians in Nigeria and their estimated worth:

1.       P-square: they charge 8-15 million naira per show. Also they are Globacom ambassadors. Their net worth is N25.6bn

2.       Don Jazzy. Net worth is N7bn

3.       Flavor. Net worth is N5.7bn

4.       D’Banj. He charges 6-8milion naira per show. Net worth is N5bn

5.       Tu face. He earns 5-7 million naira per show. Net worth is N4.5bn

6.       Davido. Net worth is N2.9bn

7.       Iyanya. Net worth is N2.5bn

8.       Wizkid. Earns 4-6 million per show. He is a Pepsi ambassador. Net worth is N2.3bn

9.       Banky W. net worth is N1.8bn

10.   Timaya. Net  worth is N1.1bn.

Caveat!

This list is based on rough estimations made from the indicators earlier mentioned and should not be used or quoted as an authoritative source. The statistics might vary slightly

14 WAYS MUSICIANS MAKE MONEY

These days musicians make money in so many different ways than in the past. And they do it with ease. Here are the streams of income:

1.       Brand ambassadors: in attempt to promote their business, big companies often use music stars to run an advertisement. For instance, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage are Pepsi brand ambassadors.

2.       CD Sales: if you have a CD on hand when you are playing live shows, then you make some money.

3.       Digital sales: in this case you sell your music in your website. Online retailers will also assist to sell your music.

4.       Live Shows: this is one major way of making money by selling tickets

5.       Revenue from merchandise: if you have items like t-shirts, buttons and stickers to sell after live shows, then you will make additional income.

6.       Other digital items: this includes PDFs, videos, lyric books, exclusive photos and artwork. You could sell all of these.

7.       Publishing royalties: you need to sign up with a performing rights organization so you can collect royalties on your music.

8.       Digital royalties: if your music is played on radio and TV, you must collect royalties.

9.       Live performance royalties: if you perform at a bar, restaurant, club or other music venue be sure to collect royalties.

10.   Licensing: the need to play your song in a film, commercial, or TV shows may arise. So make sure you collect a licensing fee.

11.   Youtube: whenever your music is used in videos that are running ads, Youtube pays a portion of that advertising money to the right holders of the song. Take note of these digital distributors: Tunecore, CD baby and Audiam.

12.   Sponsorships: some companies are willing to sponsor musicians to reach their fans better

13.   Songwriting or composing: if you write songs for other musicians or compose music specifically for film and television, you will make money

14.   Teaching music: many musicians teach their instrument to others to help generate revenue.

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8 WAYS TO BE A BETTER MUSICIAN

Been the best does not happen by chance. it takes real effort by applying the points below:

1.       Success is not automatic: in other words there are no short cut to success. Waking up one morning and thinking you could experience instant success is simply not the way out. Indeed, you need to cultivate these qualities: patience, persistence and commitment.

2.       Pass a clear message: many musicians think coming up with a bunch of meaningless lyrics is the best way to go about it. They focus on the beats/rhythm to drive fans crazy. If you really want to excel you have to speak to the heart of your fans.

3.       Work hard on promoting your music: talent is simply not enough if you really want to be great. Do something about publicizing yourself and your song.

4.       Always enjoy your music: your music should serve as a source of inspiration to you. It should be able to lift your spirit anytime you play them. Your worries and anxieties should fade away the moment you get into the mood of your music.

5.       Try to stand out from the crowd: find the things you do differently and build on them. Great musicians have a unique way of doing things, that is why people are attracted to them.

6.       Find your role model and imitate him/her: learn from others. Don’t be content with just your own thing. There is always someone out there that does it better in some way.

7.       Keep a sense of humour: when all is not going well as planned, do not break down in sorrow but always find a way to cheer yourself up.

8.       Don’t listen to everyone: there is a time to listen to criticism or advice, and there is a time to ignore it. Listen to the advice of experts in the same industry and apply such with wisdom.

FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT TUFACE IDIBIA

The great Afro pop star whose real name is Innocent Ujah Idibia but better known as 2face Idibia hails from Benue state. He doubles as a singer, songwriter and record producer. He started as a member of one of the earliest hip hop groups in Nigeria, that is Plantashun boyz. He had his primary and secondary education in Benue State. 

His talent started to shine out while he was in Enugu as he recorded several jingles for Enugu state radio broadcasting station, but his professional career kick off when he went Lagos where he met other members of the Plantashun boyz—Black face and faze. The Plantashun boyz members broke up in 2004 and a year after Tuface joined Kennis music record label where he released his hit song African Queen which happened to be the best-selling of all time.  In 2007, Plantashun Boyz came together briefly to record an album titled “Plan B”.  Also Tuface released an album in 2008 with the title ‘Enter the place’. In the year 2010, Tuface won the channel o music award as the best West African, and African artist, he also bagged the MTV best African male artist of the year.

Tuface is linked to several women who have several kids for him. Also, he has managed to scale through several assassination attempts on his life. The great singer got married on May 2, 2012 to Annie Macaulay, an actress and she appeared on Tuface video of African queen.