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Why is music good for the brain?

By Andrew E. Budson, MD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing Can music really affect your well-being,

How Beethoven continued composing music after going deaf

One of music history’s most haunting images is also one of its most revealing: Ludwig van Beethoven, nearly

The Fascinating Intersection of Piano and Neuroscience

The act of playing the piano is often seen as a captivating artistic endeavor that involves skill, emotion,

Storytelling May Hold Key to Building Memory

OXFORD, Miss. – New research from the University of Mississippi suggests that telling stories – from ancient campfire

The lifelong benefits of making music

‘You’re not just recalling words, but an emotion’: The lifelong benefits of making music From helping people cope

The Neuroscience of Sound: How Classical Music Stimulates the Brain

Discover why classical music sparks creativity, backed by fascinating neuroscience findings. Why Classical Music Boosts Creativity: What Neuroscience Shows reveals

Why singing is surprisingly good for your health

From boosting the brain to reducing pain, joining others in song can bring some wide-ranging benefits. It’s that

How did music notation begin?

Crotchets, quavers and staves are the product of centuries of evolution and refinement. But who started it all

The benefits (and challenges) of learning a musical instrument as an adult

Picking up an instrument later in life could improve mental health and keep depression at bay As an

Science Shows How Piano Players’ Brains Are Actually Different From Everybody Elses’

Piano lessons are sort of like braces. For a few years, everyone’s parents paid a lot of money

Scientific Studies on Animals Reveal Just How Much Music Shapes the Natural World

Music seems a more fundamentally human art form than most. It’s home to our most intimate emotions and

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