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Music Research FAQ

​Due to music being such a big part of our culture and personal lives, people are often curious about how exposure to music affects the brain. The purpose of this page is to communicate the findings of studies related to music and the brain to the public (including students, journalists, and educators). ​

​Music and gait

​Does music affect how people walk? Is this effect different between musicians and non-musicians? Can music be used therapeutically for people who have difficulty walking?​

​Parkinson's disease

​Development 

​Does exposure to music affect a developing human brain? Does music improve children's cognitive capacities or affect them negatively? 

​Musicianship advantage

​Music and movement 

​​Dance