Think playing an instrument is just a childhood pastime or a talent reserved for the naturally gifted? Think again. Picking up a musical instrument later in life isn’t just a fulfilling creative ...

Hearing a special song can instantly transport someone to a favorite memory from their past, and there is no question that music is an important element of life.

Ambient music is a common tool people use to help themselves focus when working or studying. Its calming atmosphere makes it easier to block out distractions and enhances productivity. But what makes ...

"Our results suggest that music training strengthens the brain's ability to focus under distracting conditions," says lead author Cassia Low Manting, a researcher at the Department of Clinical ...

If you habitually pop in AirPods when you really, really need to get some work done in your open-concept office, you're far from alone. Nearly 80% of adults listen to music while they work, and ...

The relationship between music and the human brain has fascinated neuroscientists for decades. While meditation has long been celebrated for its cognitive benefits, recent neurological research ...

FAU will help lead this groundbreaking global movement to harness the power of aesthetic experiences to enhance brain health ...

Can music affect the brain? That was the question asked at Bravo! Vail Music Festival’s Inside the Music event on July 9, part of the festival’s education and enrichment series. “I’ve had the great ...

Everyone has that one song that if they hear the opening bars, will start tapping their toes or twisting their hips, but a lot of us are a little wary of dancing in public. However, ample scientific ...

Everyone has different habits. Some people prefer to have some background noise, like music, going when they’re working or exercising. Others need complete and total silence to be able to accomplish ...

An MIT study done in Beijing shows music may help with spoken language. While many people often consider music a universal language, a recent Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) study done in ...