Harmony in the Brain - The role of Music

“Music is a universal language, touching hearts and minds across cultures and generations”

Harmony in the Brain - Video Link

This 3 minute clip is a great way to introduce why music is important when considering brain activity and the hippocampus response to external stimulus. When we listen to music, our brain releases dopamine and is intense when there is a sudden shift in music. Interestingly, music has a strong connection to our memory and the power of music being able to help up access moments in time. Understanding the neuroscience of music can support us to inform our therapeutic approaches and ways we can use music to engage memory retrieval.