This Is Your Brain on Music

Ever wonder why a certain song can make you cry, while another makes you want to dance? Unlock the secrets behind your personal soundtrack and discover the profound connection between music, emotion, and memory. You'll finally understand the science of your own musical taste. Learn from neuroscientist and musician Daniel J. Levitin as he breaks down how your brain processes everything from pitch to rhythm. You'll explore how music has shaped human evolution, why you can't get that one song out of your head, and how your favorite artists expertly manipulate your brain's pleasure centers.

Daniel J. Levitin is an award-winning neuroscientist, cognitive psychologist, and the founding dean of Arts & Humanities at the Minerva Schools at KGI. Before his academic career, he worked as a successful record producer and musician, giving him a unique, dual perspective on the intersection of art and science. This firsthand experience in the studio and the lab provided the perfect foundation for his groundbreaking exploration of how our brains process music.