STEM in the ARTS

S . T. E . A . M . : H O W D OE S T H E B RA I N P E RC E IV E M U S IC ?

DR. J US T IN LOV E W I L SON P R ES EN TS . . .

O B J E C T I V E S :

• 1. What is music?• 2. Perceptions and benefits?• 3.Where is music processed

in the brain?• 4. The connection of music

and the brain.

– DR. M ART I N LUT HE R K I N G

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful

presents God has given us.”

M US I C I S . . .

• Music is an universal language.

• Vocal or Instrumental sounds combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion.

• Classical, Jazz, Neo-Soul, Rock, Gospel, and even Trap Music

PE RC E P T I O N . . .

• Music is healing (schizophrenia, stroke, and seizures).

• Music makes you happy.

• Music can make you sad.

• Music can touch every emotion.

• Ambient noise can improve creativity.

• Classical music can improve visual attention.

• Music helps us exercise.

M U S IC A N D T H E B RA I N

M US I C A N D TH E BRA I N

C O N N E C T I O N

• How would you measure brain activity?

• Electroencephalography (EEG) • records electrical

activity of the brain (Alpha waves)

Hz = 1 cycle per second