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Music And The Brain: How Music Affects The Work Of The Brain, Chloé Anne Elois Lance
Music And The Brain: How Music Affects The Work Of The Brain, Chloé Anne Elois Lance
The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)
Music is a part of everyday life for many individuals. Whether they are listening to it on their phone or the radio, or they are rehearsing a piece with an ensemble. If individuals are constantly around music and absorbing it, does it have any effect on their body? Yes, and more specifically, music has the greatest effect on an individual's brain. This paper will explore each part of the brain and how it reacts to music, the role that music plays with the intelligent individual's brain (ex. IQ levels), and how music interacts with the brain throughout everyday life. Music …
How Does Music Connect The Artist And Fans?, Jacob Garringer
How Does Music Connect The Artist And Fans?, Jacob Garringer
Ray Browne Conference on Cultural and Critical Studies
This paper discusses the connection that subcultures and fan-bases of certain musical acts feel with their favorite artists on an emotional and psychological level. Analyzing the lyrical content of rock artists Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Chris Cornell, and Chester Bennington, all of which suffered from depression and/or addiction and eventually committed suicide, this paper aims to look at how the lyrics of their songs connect their experiences in real life to their fans who may be suffering the same illnesses, and how they could be seen as a cry for help.
The Effects Of Rhythm For Social Emotional Learning Skills Development, Jonathan O. Mande
The Effects Of Rhythm For Social Emotional Learning Skills Development, Jonathan O. Mande
Lesley University Community of Scholars Day
Many people talk about the importance of music in school and learning, we all know about its effects on cognitive development for children and adults. Though despite these universally known facts, music education programs are increasingly underfunded in schools, private lessons are not accessible to most people, while our country is simultaneously suffering from an increase in academic retention and destructive societal conflicts. Music brings all people together and at its core is rhythm. It makes available a space for joy; to fully express love, build bonds and strengthen our individual spirits. When used intentionally, music heals and is a …