What is your brain doing when you listen to music?

Music has the power to affect our emotions and energy levels. But how does music affect the brain exactly?

For people with Alzheimer’s Disease, music helps relieve depression, anxiety, and aggressiveness. Parents soothe overtired and overwrought babies to sleep with a well-chosen lullaby.

Researchers in 2013 found that playing the right type of music can help patients manage their pain better. It helps them relax and create a sense of personal well-being.

The effect of music on the brain and the human condition is profound. In this interview with Neuroscientist and Author, Dr Julia Jones, we’ll look at the science behind how music alters our brain function and learn about Universal Production Music’s new scientifically designed music collection, MusicHacks, can influence brain function and affect moods, stress levels, and sleep.