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·October 9, 2012·2 min read

Neuroscientists Launch 5 Year Study of Music Education and Child Brain Development

Researchers at USC Brain and Creativity Institute will explore the effects of intense music training on cognitive development in LA Phil's YOLA at HOLA program. The five-year research project will offer researchers an opportunity to provide new insights and add data about the role of early music engagement in learning and brain function.

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·February 22, 2021·4 min read

Grit but Not Growth Mindset Linked to Flow State in Musicians

Musicians with grit, or greater perseverance and passion, are more likely to lose themselves in the "flow" of their musical performance.

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·May 27, 2022·3 min read

Turn up the Beat! Groovy Rhythm Improves Cognitive Ability in Music Lovers

Groove music can enhance executive function and associated brain activity in those who are familiar with the music.

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·November 20, 2017·4 min read

Now You Like It, Now You Don’t: Brain Stimulation Changes Musical Enjoyment

Using transcranial magnetic stimulation, researchers were able to increase and decrease people's enjoyment of music; and desire to listen to more.

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·April 12, 2023·4 min read

Listening to Music During Pregnancy Benefits Baby Brain’s Ability to Encode Speech Sounds

Exposure to music or the sound of the mother singing while in the womb was associated with better neural encoding of speech sounds in infants.

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·August 8, 2019·2 min read

Positive effect of music and dance on dementia proven

Participating in musical and dance activities improve the quality of life for older adults with dementia after just six sessions.

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·May 22, 2017·3 min read

Could Artificial Intelligence Create the Songs of the Future?

Researchers are exploring how machines and humans can work together to compose new songs.

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·May 1, 2019·4 min read

Heartbeat predicts errors in expert pianists

Changes in heart rate help the brain predict when a musician is about to make an error, researchers discover.

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·June 10, 2022·5 min read

Drumming Improves Behavior and Brain Function in Autistic Adolescents

Drumming for 90 minutes per week helps adolescents with ASD to overcome hyperactivity and attention deficits. Learning drumming patterns also tunes brain connectivity in areas associated with inhibitory control and self regulation.

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·May 11, 2022·4 min read

The Role Empathy May Play in Music

People who are more accurate at reading another person's emotions are better able to understand what a musician is trying to convey through their compositions. Additionally, those with higher empathetic accuracy are better able to feel the emotions conveyed through music.