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Benefits of music

By: Yamaha Music Europe
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  • If you’ve ever screamed your heart out at karaoke or shed a tear to a ballad, you’ll know that music is one of the most powerful forces on the planet. It’s the soundtrack to falling in love, falling out of love and everything in between. It’s the audio backdrop of summer festivals, nights out and every other important moment in your life. But why does it have this effect on us? Why does learning to play an instrument or listening to music have such an enriching effect on our lives? Benefits of Music is a new podcast by Yamaha Music Europe, hosted by Zing Tsjeng, that explores the ins and outs of making and listening to your favourite tunes. From the science behind a feel-good band session to the communal roots of rave culture, join me as I talk to a fascinating lineup of experts to understand exactly why music tickles the ear and enriches the soul. Photo by Siqi Li
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Episodes
  • 6. The benefits of learning to play music - with neuroscientist Larry Sherman

    6. The benefits of learning to play music - with neuroscientist Larry Sherman
    Apr 30 2024
    This podcast explores the benefits of music for the brain with neuroscientist professor Larry Sherman. He discusses how music can boost myelination, new cell formation, and synapse creation. He emphasizes the importance of challenge in learning music and the varied effects of different genres. An intriguing point is the possibility that music is deeply ingrained in the human brain, with dedicated cells for processing it. This suggests music transcends culture and is fundamental to our being.
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    28 mins
  • 5. Music as healing - with Rosie Axon

    5. Music as healing - with Rosie Axon
    Apr 23 2024
    This episode is about the healing effects of music. Rosie Axon, the founder and director of Chilton Music Therapy, a not for profit organization that provides music therapy to people across the UK, is the guest. Music therapy can help people who have suffered strokes, brain injuries, and mental health conditions. It can also be used to help people regain speech and movement. Music therapy is not about playing music to people to make them feel happy; it is about using music to help people process their emotions and express themselves.
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    27 mins
  • 4. Euphoria: moved by music - with Ed Gillett

    4. Euphoria: moved by music - with Ed Gillett
    Apr 16 2024
    ***In this episode, we explore DANCE & RAVE music, including its history and the illegal raves it originated from. Yamaha does not condone any drug abuse. If you prefer to avoid this topic, please skip to the next episode of the podcast. However, if you need any support or help, we encourage you to reach out to a drug helpline.*** This episode is about rave culture in the UK, its roots, its impact on society, and its future. Ed Gillett, writer and film-maker, is the guest. He talks about the kind of music played at raves, the people who attend them, and the illegal spaces where they often take place. He also discusses the political aspects of rave culture, such as how it has been used to challenge social norms and bring people together.
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    45 mins
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