Monthly Archives: October 2014

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  What is a Sensory-Friendly Performance?

  Posted on October 29, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Accessibility.

    Did you know that the PSO will perform its first sensory-friendly show on Saturday, June 27, 2015? The concert, entitled “Celebrate Pittsburgh,” will feature the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Resident Conductor Lawrence Loh, and several wonderful guest artists. But what exactly is a sensory-friendly performance? Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum […]

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  Eight Resources to Help You Find Music for Any Mood

  Posted on October 23, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Miscellaneous.

    At the end of my last post, I promised that I’d share some resources you can use to discover music for focusing on work or studies. I did a bit of exploring over the course of the past week and found a number of streaming services and apps that provide musical suggestions not just […]

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  Can Music Help You Focus?

  Posted on October 13, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Productivity.

    Did you know that on average, Americans spend more than 25 hours per week listening to music, and 16% of this listening happens at work?[i] Reasons for listening to music at work vary. For me, it isn’t simply a matter of enjoyment; it’s a strategy I often use to make myself more productive. Over […]

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  Playlist: Relaxing Spring

  Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Relaxation.

    I know what you’re probably thinking right now—that I’m crazy for sharing a playlist called “Relaxing Spring” during the first full week of fall. Although the title might seem odd given the time of year, it actually fits nicely since the new playlist serves as the follow-up to last week’s Relaxing Fall. Like Relaxing […]

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