It’s easy for us to not ponder the origins of the music we enjoy today, from the various instruments used to the way that songs are structured.

However, certain doors of one’s perspective, understanding and imagination are unlocked once one begins to see the evolutionary development of music throughout recorded history.

• Periods:
  • Ancient
  • Antiquity
  • Medieval
  • Enlightenment
  • 20th Century
  • Digital

We also need to consider the cultural heritage of musical cultures from across the globe throughout time.

For instance:

• Geography
  • Western Europe
  • India
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • South America
  • North America
  • Russia

Now, for each of these periods and locations we will be exploring them methodically in terms of:

• Rhythm
• Melody
• Harmony
• Music Technology
• Artistic Movements

Please click on any of the links above and I hope you enjoy your journey of deeper understanding of the music that surrounds us throughout or lifetimes!