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June 15, 2025

Music Journalism Course Music Press Asia
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music journalism

Want to be a music journalist? Here’s how to start!

So, you want to be a music journalist? Think of your words as instruments—crafted carefully, they shape how we hear and feel the music. Whether you’re reviewing albums, interviewing artists, or covering live shows, music journalism is about bringing the sound to life through storytelling. In this article, you’ll learn the fundamentals—from writing engaging reviews to asking the right questions…

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Can music boost brain power Music Press Asia
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Music Training Boosts Brain Power

In a recent video by US-certified physiatrist Dr Lewis Clarke, he explains why musical training can rewire the brain. According to studies, music training creates more neural connections than any other known activity. Clarke further explains that when we are learning an instrument, our brain forms up to 200,000 new synapses per second. Creating a symphony of neural activity, the…

Jakarta Band Rachun Released New Music

Music Press Asia just crowned Jakarta band Rachun as the Indie Band of the Week, and it’s a well-deserved title under Indonesian music. Edgy and infectious storyline, this is a…

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Music4Good Debuts Concert at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Music4Good, an inspiring new initiative in Malaysia is dedicated to bringing music to underserved communities across the country, through its talented ensemble and unique corporate social responsibility partnerships. In November,…

Music4Good debuts at Pantai Hospital KL Music Press Asia
television

FX’s Samurai Series ‘Shogun’ Wins 18 Emmys

The accolades for “Shogun” reflect not only the growing diversity in American entertainment, but also the legacy of Japan’s “jidaigeki” samurai films, which have influenced directors worldwide. “Shogun” recently racked…

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Podcast of the Week: The Real Story of MTV with Bob Pittman

Today MTV is a cultural institution, but people forget what a long shot it was to get the channel off the ground. Bob Pittman led the team that created MTV. In this special episode, he reminisces with co-founders and friends John Sykes, Judy McGrath, Fred…

Bob Pittman podcast Math and Magic Music Press Asia
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