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How can certain songs carry us through a tough workout, comfort us after a breakup, or unite 50,000 diverse fans? In this fascinating field guide, neuroscientist and opera singer Indre Viskontas investigates what music is and how it can change us for the better - from deep in our neurons to across our entire society. Whether hip-hop fans, classically trained pianists, or vinyl collectors, readers will think about their favorite songs in a whole new way by the end of this book. This is a vibrant and smart gift for any audiophile.
About the Author
Dr. Indre Viskontas is a sought-after science communicator, neuroscientist and operatic soprano. Combining a passion for music with scientific curiosity, she pioneering the application of neuroscience to musical training at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of San Francisco. Dr. Viskontas has published more than 50 original papers and chapters related to the neural basis of memory and creativity. She co-hosted the 6-episode docuseries Miracle Detectives on the Oprah Winfrey Network and has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, among other television and radio programs. She is also the host of the popular science podcasts Inquiring Minds and Cadence: what music tells us about the mind.
