A short presentation on how the brain perceives music.

1. S . T . E . A . M . : H O W D O E S
T H E B R A I N P E R C E I V E
D R . J U S T I N L O V E W I L S O N P R E S E N T S . . .

2. 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.

3. – D R . M A R T I N L U T H E 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.”

4. M U S 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

5. P E R C 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.

6. M U S I C A N D T H E B R A I N

7. M U S I C A N D T H E B R A I N

8. 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