Research Updates

Here at Bigger Better Brains we believe that through educating yourself, you can then educate and affect positive change in your community.

With all of the research in the field of neuromusical science, our BBB Research section serves as a content hub for you. We regularly share findings and break down the latest research to educate and inspire discussion. We hope you enjoy this page on our website and share BBB news with your colleagues, parents and students.

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Unlocking Team Flow: The Hidden Power of Making Music Together

If you've ever conducted or played in an ensemble, you’ve likely felt it—that moment when everything clicks, the music soars, and your group performs at a level beyond anything you thought possible.

Kelsie White 20/2/25 Kelsie White 20/2/25

The Future of Work: Why Music Learning Prepares Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs

The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights the critical skills that will define the workforce of tomorrow.

Kelsie White 15/1/25 Kelsie White 15/1/25

Aging Ears: How Hearing Loss Impacts Music Perception

A recent study in Ear and Hearing investigated how aging and hearing loss influence music perception, focusing on melody and timbre discrimination.

Kelsie White 15/1/25 Kelsie White 15/1/25

Prenatal Rhythm: How Fetal Brains Tune into Music

A new study in the Journal of Neuroscience reveals that our brains start processing rhythm as early as 27 weeks into pregnancy.

Kelsie White 19/12/24 Kelsie White 19/12/24

2025 Celebrate To Advocate Calendar

The 2025 Celebrate to Advocate Calendar is your go-to guide for making advocacy effortless this year!

Kelsie White 18/12/24 Kelsie White 18/12/24

How Music Unites Us: The Heartbeat Connection

A recent study from Waseda University has uncovered that when individuals listen to music, their heart rates synchronize, reflecting a unified physiological response.

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Music’s Secret Genetic Power: What It Means for Language and Learning

A groundbreaking study in Nature Human Behaviour has revealed a fascinating genetic connection between musical rhythm skills and language-related traits, including dyslexia.

Kelsie White 18/12/24 Kelsie White 18/12/24

Unlocking the Connection Between Music, Memory, and Learning

Recent research from the Georgia Institute of Technology has unveiled compelling insights into how music affects learning, memory, and emotions.

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How Music Fuels Memory

A recent study from Aarhus University reveals that while older adults can remember familiar music as well as younger individuals, their brains engage differently during the process.