Music to Whose Ears III: Music and Healing

This roundtable explores the therapeutic and cognitive effects of music on the brain, examining how melody, rhythm, and musical engagement can support individuals with conditions such as aphasia, autism, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. It also considers empirical findings on music’s role in enhancing memory, supporting cognitive development, and potentially slowing age-related decline, while investigating the underlying neurological and psychological mechanisms that may account for these benefits.