{"product_id":"the-musical-brain-what-students-teachers-and-performers-need-to-know-9780197584170","title":"The Musical Brain: What Students, Teachers, and Performers Need to Know","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Musical Brain explores the intricate neural networks that enable music production and consumption, shedding light on how musicians learn and adapt. It provides valuable insights into music education, practice, performance, and the cognitive benefits of studying music, backed by extensive research in neuroscience and music. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oxford University Press Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMusic has a profound effect on our emotions, and it is impossible to imagine our lives without it. However, we often overlook the intricate neural networks that our brains create to enable music. The Musical Brain delves into fascinating discoveries about the brain and music, often through the stories of musicians whose lives have been transformed by the extraordinary ability of our brains to learn and adapt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeuroscientists have been studying musicians and the process of making music since the early 1990s, and their research has yielded a wealth of information about how the brain processes music. While there have been numerous books on neuroscience and music, this is the first to bridge the gap between research and those who make or teach music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book explores various topics, including mirror neurons, neuroplasticity, imagery, learning and memory, the musical abilities of babies, and the cognitive advantages of studying music. These insights can offer valuable guidance on how to begin studying music, how to practice and teach more effectively, how to perform with greater confidence, and why experiencing music together is so important in our lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn accompanying website provides links to interviews, performance clips, demonstrations, photos, and essays that further explore the concepts and musicians discussed in the book. By exploring the musical brain, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the incredible power of music to shape our emotions, enhance our cognitive abilities, and bring us closer together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 538g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 165 x 242 x 28 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780197584170\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LoisSvard","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44276674986234,"sku":"9780197584170","price":20.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1686325975521_book.jpg?v=1686566186","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-musical-brain-what-students-teachers-and-performers-need-to-know-9780197584170","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}