Science of Music

Science of Music

Music can help tackle multiple sclerosis - here are the scientific benefits

Music’s ability to reduce stress, stimulate nerves and ‘rewire’ the brain can help to manage the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, writes Rebecca Franks
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Calmness, flexibility and time to relax... How to maintain a healthy work-life balance

Violinist Chloe Chua shares how she maintains a healthy work-life balance...
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Impostor syndrome: why even the greatest performers share our feelings of inadequacy

Even the most elevated artists sometimes suffer from impostor syndrome – but that vulnerability makes them even better musicians, explains Tom Service
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How to avoid burnout - advice for musicians, and those in any stressful job

Today’s top young performers offer sage advice to their peers...
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Sonification: electromagnetic 'music' that can help us understand the secrets of the universe

Sonification allows us to listen to the sounds of the universe – and this wondrous music produces insights beyond our visual awareness, says Tom Service
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Earworms explained: annoyingly repetitive musical snippets that the brain just can’t banish 

What are earworms? Are they common and how do I get rid of them? Read on to discover more about this annoying musical phenomenon...
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Stage fright: six top musicians share their experiences and coping mechanisms

Don't be fooled by the cool, calm exterior: stage fright affects even the very best musicians. Hannah Nepil investigates a phenomenon that can wreck careers
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Music and mental health: what scientists have revealed about the connections between them

Does listening to and playing classical music benefit the brain? Though much is still unknown, James Goodwin says there is plenty of evidence to suggest a strong connection between music and mental health
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Timing, poise and mental calm: why legendary gymnast Simone Biles is an inspiration for all musicians

Conductor Gemma New salutes the focus, positivity and grace under pressure of artistic gymnast Simone Biles
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Reduced stress, healthy heart… and five other surprising benefits that music will give you

We know that music has a positive effect on the brain, but music’s impact on the body can also be helpful, improving heart health, stress levels and pain management
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New research shows surge in mental health concerns among musicians and performing artists since Covid-19

The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine has revealed that its mental health consultations have quadrupled since 2019
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How music therapy is treating victims of torture and war, facing the long-term consequences of trauma

Harmin Sijercic, a refugee from Bosnia, has been running creative music therapy at Freedom from Torture for over 16 years. He reflects on how music therapy has helped him on his own journey escaping war, and how he's since used music to support others to rebuild their lives
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Music and AI: how AI will shape the future of music

The AI revolution is here, but how will it affect the musical world? We look into the future of music and AI – and how the two will be irrevocably linked
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Music from memory: pros and cons of playing music without the score

How do you learn music by heart? The classical music world is mixed in its views towards playing music without the score, but when does it help or hinder a performance?
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Here's how listening to music might help you trigger lucid dreaming

Lucid dreaming is something lots of people will never experience, but it's something many of us are interested in. Here's how music might be able to help you start...
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History of memorising music: the trend for binning scores and music stands on stage

Performing from memory hasn’t always been required of our soloists – so why is it universally expected today? We explain the history of performers learning music by heart
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