How Music Affects the Brain

Good article from Be Brain Fit blog by science writer Deane Alban.  Includes hot links to primary sources and studies.  From the article:

“What you’ll learn about how music affects the brain in this article: 

  • Why musicians have bigger, better brains
  • How music can improve your mood and reduce stress
  • How music makes you more creative and productive
  • The effects of musical training on young brains
  • How music therapy improves quality of life
  • Music playlists for brain enhancement”

How Music Affects the Brain

Author: Ilisa

Lifetime guitar player, longtime teacher, former flight instructor, stroke survivor, researcher, author.