Ava TillmanOct 1, 20233 min readNeural NostalgiaMy mom, grandmother, and I are alike in many ways: our dark hair, our light eyes, our penchant for coffee ice cream, our fondness of...
Ava TillmanAug 9, 20232 min readA Global Playlist for Stress ReliefAs I ramp up for my final year of high school, I’ve been spending the last couple of weeks reflecting on how I might best tackle the...
Noah GilliganJul 11, 20232 min readThe Intricate Relationship Between the Fibonacci Sequence and MusicWithin the realms of mathematics and music, a captivating subtopic lies in the exploration of the Fibonacci sequence's influence on...
Ava TillmanJun 17, 20232 min readRepetition and RelaxationMantra meditation has a rich history that spans across multiple ancient cultures and spiritual traditions. Mantras hold immense...
Ava TillmanApr 29, 20233 min readFractal MusicIn my precalculus class, I have spent the last month learning about fractals. Fractals are non-regular geometric shapes that have the...
Ava TillmanMar 17, 20232 min readPractice Makes Perfect (Pitch)I can look at the letters I’m typing right now and recognize that they are black. I can also notice that my bedroom walls are my favorite...
Ava TillmanJan 16, 20232 min readMusic ThanatologyMusic thanatology represents an expanding field of palliative care that combines harp music, science, and spirituality to support...
Ava TillmanDec 29, 20224 min readLullabies Around the WorldThroughout time, lullabies have been a source of soothing maternal comfort across the world. The term “lullaby” itself comes from the...