Writer:   Aras Bilgen / February 2025 Music is the oldest language, beyond time, A breath echoing from the deepest wells of the soul. Like a brush dancing on canvas, Like poetry whispering with the wind, Like the sculptor’s hands shaping marble, And like the warrior’s heart beating in the shadow of a sword. Rhythm is like a heartbeat, Melody, the map of the soul. A pianist’s delicate fingers, A violinist’s trembling breath, A drummer’s rebellious strikes… All resonate in the

Writer:   Aras Bilgen / January 2025 Music is often described as a universal language, transcending barriers and connecting people across the world. But the way we process and develop musical ability changes significantly as we age. By examining how kids and adults interact with music—both as listeners and creators—we gain insight into the unique capabilities of the human brain at different stages of life. Children have a natural affinity for music. From infancy, they respond

Writer:   Aras Bilgen / December 2024 Music, as one of humanity's oldest forms of communication, has changed into various styles and...

Writer:   Aras Bilgen / November 2024 Istanbul, a city that has long served as a meeting point for diverse civilizations, carries traces...

Writer:   Aras Bilgen / October 2024 Music has long been a powerful force throughout human history, bringing communities together and...

Writer: Aras Bilgen/ September 2024 Music is often hailed as a universal language, yet its meaning and perception evolve over time. In...

Writer: Aras Bilgen / August 2024 When musicians step onto a stage, it's a special experience. The lights dim, the audience gets quiet,...

Writer: Aras Bilgen / July 2024 Reggae music, with its unmistakable offbeat rhythms and socially charged lyrics, first blossomed in the...

Writer: Aras Bilgen / June 2024 The Baroque period, spanning from around 1600 to 1750, was a time of significant change in music,...

Writer: Aras Bilgen / May 2024 As a musician who loves both classical and modern music, I often think about how technology has changed...

Writer: Aras Bilgen / April 2024 Music, often called the language everyone understands, is filled with lots of little details that make...

Writer: Aras Bilgen / March 2024 Throughout music's history, people have debated how important it is to write down music for...

Writer: Aras Bilgen / February 2024 Throughout music's history, people have debated how important it is to write down music for...