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MANILA GREY: Vancouver's Rising R&B Duo

March 18, 2023

The Filipino-Canadian duo from Vancouver has been releasing new tracks left and right, and they are known for their most streamed songs on Spotify, “Timezones,” and “Silver Skies.” Previously .......

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How did Miley Cyrus’ Heartbreak Song “Flowers” Break the Spotify Record?

March 17, 2023

The singer, songwriter, and actress Miley Cyrus has recently released a record-breaking song called “Flowers” in January 2023. This song recites her 10-year long relationship with her ex-husband....

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Men I Trust: Canada’s DIY Indie Band That Could Be Your New Favourite

March 4, 2023

Men I Trust is a Canadian indie pop band known for their dreamy and mellow sound. Their music is laid back, incorporating elements of funk, disco, and R&B to create a smooth and groovy vibe that is

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Basics For Building an At-Home Recording Studio

March 3, 2023

Artists like Kaytranada have proved that you don’t need access to a professional recording studio to create well-produced music. As technology and social media have advanced, it is now easier than eve

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Facing the Music: Legal Challenges With AI and Copyright Laws

February 25, 2023

People draw inspiration from others when forming their ideas, it’s a fact of life. Sampling in music is no exception - and artists do it for a variety of reasons. Traditionally, copyright laws and

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Tobias Jesso Jr.: GRAMMY-Winning Canadian Sells His Song Rights

February 23, 2023

Tobias Jesso Jr. You may know his name from his 2015 solo album Goon. Or maybe from his work on various popular songs, such as “When We Were Young” by Adele and “Alive” by Sia. Or even from his rece

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How Popular TV Shows and Movies Resurrect Classic Songs

February 23, 2023

HBO’s The Last of Us is arguably the hottest show out right now, receiving near universal acclaim from viewers and critics alike. This holds especially true for episode three: “Long, Long Time”.

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Ginalina: Bringing Her Taiwan Roots Into Her Latest Album

February 21, 2023

Folk singer. Songwriter. Canadian. Polyglot. All of these titles belong to Gina Lam, also known by her stage name Ginalina. In November 2022, she released her latest album titled Going Back: Remembe

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Rihanna’s Super Bowl Performance

February 21, 2023

Rihanna is an illustrious artist. She is among the best selling female artists of all time, and was one of the greatest hitmakers of the 2000s and 2010s. She has since grown to become the richest...

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How do Streaming Platforms Pay Artists - Is It Fair?

February 20, 2023

Streaming is now the driving force of the music industry, making up 84% of the industry revenue in the U.S. While streaming is much more convenient for listeners, many artists argue that it is near im

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Why Jay-Z Was Named The #1 Rapper Of All Time

February 23, 2023

Who is the greatest rapper of all time? Is it even possible to crown just one person? Well, Billboard and Vibe did exactly that. And, according to them, that person is Jay-Z. In honor of Hip-Hop’s

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Behind Kaytranada’s Unique Sound

February 18, 2023

Kaytranada (Louis Celestin) is a Haitian-Canadian record producer and DJ. He is a highly acclaimed electronic artist, having earned two Grammys and countless other awards for his work. Kaytranada has

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🎧 How Mix Master Can Literally Grow Your Brain - and Change Your Life

Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet

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Most people think of Mix Master as a game that helps you train your ears — but beneath the fun challenges and glowing faders, something much deeper is happening. Every time you play, you’re not just getting better at mixing music. You’re actually reshaping your brain

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đź§  The Science of Sound and Neuroplasticity

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Neuroscientists have long known that playing music and video games, can physically increase gray matter in the brain.

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*Super Mario has been shown in scientific studies to improve certain brain functions — particularly those related to spatial navigation, strategic planning, memory, and motor coordination. 🧠🎮*

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‍Mix Master does the same — but through sound.

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Each time you adjust a fader, detect subtle EQ shifts, or balance reverb, you activate regions of the brain linked to focus, creativity, coordination, and emotional intelligence.
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Here’s how:

🎧 1. Sharpen Your Listening - Strengthen Your Relationships

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‍Brain Region: Auditory Cortex

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Each time you adjust EQ, reverb, or panning, you’re rewiring your auditory cortex to detect subtle nuances. That means you don’t just hear music better - you hear people better too. You pick up tone, intent, and emotion, which makes you more empathetic and present in conversations.

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Result: Better communication. Deeper connections. Sharper awareness of the world around you.

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⚡ 2. Strengthen Focus and Memory

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Brain Region: Prefrontal Cortex

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Mixing demands memory - remembering what you heard seconds ago, testing variations, and planning adjustments. This stimulates the prefrontal cortex, which governs focus and problem-solving.

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Result: You’ll find it easier to concentrate, retain information, and make confident, well-timed decisions in work and life.

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đź§­ 3. Build Spatial Awareness and Coordination

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Brain Region: Parietal Lobe

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Balancing a stereo field is like managing a 3D space with sound. Your parietal lobe processes that - the same region used for physical coordination and spatial awareness.

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Result: Improved physical coordination, better organization, and a stronger sense of presence in your environment.

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🎨 4. Refine Creative Judgment and Taste

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Brain Region: Orbitofrontal Cortex

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When you decide what “sounds right,” you’re building neural circuits of taste and creative judgment. That’s the same mental muscle behind design, leadership, and emotional decision-making.

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Result: Sharper creative instincts and confidence in your own ideas - whether mixing music or making life choices.

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🎛️ 5. Improve Timing and Emotional Balance

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Brain Region: Cerebellum

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Mix Master’s gameplay - moving faders, adjusting effects in time - trains your cerebellum. Beyond physical coordination, the cerebellum also plays a huge role in emotional balance.

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Result: Better rhythm in both movement and mindset - more calm under pressure, more control in chaos.

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đź’Ž 6. Boost Motivation and Confidence

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Brain System: Reward Pathways (Dopamine Circuits)

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Every completed module releases a burst of dopamine - your brain’s natural “motivation molecule.” It rewards progress, reinforces learning, and keeps you striving for more.

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Result: Resilience. Momentum. And a lasting sense of growth - both musically and mentally.

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🌱 The Bigger Picture: A Better, Smarter, More Creative You

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Mix Master isn’t just a game. It’s a creative cognitive gym - a place to train your ears, your focus, and your intuition simultaneously. By mastering sound, you’re mastering yourself.

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Mix Master grows your brain by teaching you how to hear, think, and create like a true artist - one fader at a time.

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🎧 How Mix Master Can Literally Grow Your Brain - and Change Your Lifehow-mix-master-can-literally-grow-your-brain---and-change-your-lifeMark AndrewsOct 23, 2025Discover how Mix Master strengthens your brain just like an instrument - training focus, creativity, and emotional intelligence through the science of sound.