Music and the Brain: Linking Melody and Mind

Music surrounds us. It is part of who we are as humans. Why do all cultures have music? Why do some types of music make us happy and other types sad? Can music improve cognition? What is the Mozart “effect”? Can Mozart’s music make us smarter? Where does music go in the brain? Does music have color? Can we paint in notes? How does music help people with Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson Disease, or stroke? Can music heal?