RECOMMENDED READINGS
“HOW DOES MUSIC AFFECT YOUR BRAIN?”
Published by Ashford University, this source describes how music affects the brain, specifically our thoughts of happiness and pleasure. It also describes the certain effects it has on our memory and how specific songs can trigger a relapse of memories from the past. Toward the end of the article, the author describes the effects the releasing of dopamine has on our minds, and describes how it affects our music preferences.
Ashford University. “How Does Music Affect Your Brain?” Ashford University, Student Lifestyle , 7 June 2017.
“4 SURPRISING WAYS THAT MUSIC CHANGES YOUR BRAIN AND INFLUENCES YOUR MOOD.”
Written by Barry Goldstein, this article focuses on the effects music has on our emotions, memory, learning and neuroplasticity, and attention. The author goes into depth describing positive effects music can have in our lives, due to its ability to engage people’s attention, uncover memories, and its ability to trigger certain emotional responses.
Goldstein, Barry. “4 Surprising Ways That Music Changes Your Brain and Influences Your Mood.” Music and the Brain: How Music Affects & Elevates Your Mood, Conscious Lifestyle Magazine , 14 May 2018.
“FROM THE FUNCTIONS OF MUSIC TO MUSIC PREFERENCE.”
Written by Thomas Schäefer and Peter Sedlemeier, this article describes the different types of music, and how people all have different preferences and responses to the diverse genres. The author begins by mentioning the different factors that affect music preferences, then goes into detail about why people feel a certain way while listening to one type of music, in comparison to another.
Schäfer, Thomas, and Peter Sedlmeier. “From the Functions of Music to Music Preference.” Psychology of Music, vol. 37, no. 3, 2009, pp. 279–300.
RECOMMENDED READINGS
“HOW MUSIC CAN HELP YOU HEAL"
Published by Harvard Health (2016), this article explores the effects of music therapy, and the positive outcomes of undergoing this process.It begins by describing what music therapy actually is, then lists the effects it has on one's mental health, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Harvard Health Publishing. “How Music Can Help You Heal.” Harvard Health, Harvard Health, 2016.
"HOW DIFFERENT GENRES OF MUSIC AFFECT YOUR MOOD
Written by Revelle Team, this article describes how different genres affect people’s moods, resulting in varying music taste and preference. The article begins by mentioning a study that was performed where participants were asked to state how certain music made them feel. He described the certain emotions people felt after an upbeat song, compared to a slower song. Toward the end of the article he explores how music can also be used to enhance physical activity.
“THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON MUSIC.”
This article explores how music benefits a person’s health, lowering their anxiety while putting them in much more positive moods. It also touches upon how our music preferences are formed, and the certain responses that goes of in our brains while listening to music; Landau briefly explores the characteristics that affect preferences as well, such as varying personalities among individuals.
Landau, Elizabeth. “This Is Your Brain on Music.” CNN, Cable News Network, 23 Jan. 2018.