A Brain for Rhythm: A legendary rock drummer and a neuroscientist explore the role of rhythm in brain function
This September, Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart exposed his brain to a live audience at the annual meeting of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) in New Orleans, Louisiana. … Continue reading
How music affects the brain
Canadian researchers lead the way in understanding the neurological, psychological and cognitive basis of music. read more about this fascinating research: http://www.universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/music-on-their-minds/
CREATIVITY & BONDING IN SENIORS
Recreational Music-Making Inspires Creativity & Bonding in Long-Term Care Residents Bittman, B., Bruhn, K., Lim, P., Neve, A., Stevens,C. Knudsen, C. , 2003
The Lance, Canstar Community News – ONLINE EDITION:
Banging the drums to help beat Tourette’s By: Simon Fuller Posted: 04/6/2011 3:58 AM
NYTimes: Live Music’s Charms, Soothing Premature Hearts
Live music can reduce stress and stabilize vital signs in premature babies, letting them devote more energy to normal development, said a study on music in medicine. Read the full … Continue reading
Music as medicine has huge potential, study suggests
Music as medicine has huge potential, study suggests. McGill University researchers sought patterns in 400 published researcher papers. See the full article here
Drum rhythms bring therapy to body and mind
Written for the West End Times, by Brian J. Roscoe Have you ever been listening to music and found yourself tapping your feet or drumming your fingers. Most people have … Continue reading