Duan Zhaoxu (left) and Peng Guanglin who give online audio lessons on classical music. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Listen to classical music

Chopin, Mozart, Bach. Any of these great musicians could stun you with their rich legacy. Even if you prefer pop music, give classical music a chance. Just listen, and let your brain and ears process a more complicated combination of notes.

Now, there are many online audio lessons that can help you appreciate classical music. One is from Duan Zhaoxu, a pianist and a teacher at Beijing Normal University. His humorous and informative lessons have attracted many music lovers. Another audio lesson about classical music is violinist Peng Guanglin, who also teaches at Taiwan Soochow University.