Music and the Brain

Abstract

From our very first moments in life when our mother gently whispers some lullaby to help us sleep or calm us down, to the overwhelming walls of sound that surround us in our first rock concert, when we aggressively affirm our independence and individuality, music plays an important role in our everyday life. The relationship between each individual and the music playing at landmark events throughout their lives constitutes the “soundtrack of their life” and each is unique. Some individuals are very passionate about music while others seem to be indifferent towards it