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.
Why music makes us feel
Researchers have looked very closely at this phenomenon to understand if it is certain characteristics of music that elicit an emotional response, if it is a totally individual experience, or if it is a bit of both.
Which sounds should we play for productivity – music or nature?
Have you ever noticed when you are driving with music playing, or your children are chatting in the back as you drive to a new place, you quickly turn the music down or ask the kids to be quiet?
Singing during pregnancy enhances baby’s brain
The question “Does singing and listening to music during pregnancy help my baby’s brain?” and the answer are both complex and evolving.
Music is medicine!
Music is medicine and one we can prescribe to ourselves! This fascinating study proposes that we use music for different reasons at different stages of our lives. With this knowledge, therapists and educators could use music in more effective ways.
To put the music on, to not put music on, that is the question?
A lot of the headlines point to the connection between listening to music and lessening productivity. The important detail to notice is which particular type of activity the participants were less productive in..
Does the way we teach music matter to brain development?
Well of course it does! This is a great study, not just because it is about jazz learning and improvisation, but also because it is asking the very important question – is all music learning beneficial for brain development or only some types of music learning.
Music gives children an educational advantage
Music-making and music sharing is such a vital and natural part of children’s play and this study shows that.
Should we be using music to enhance performance in exams?
Listening or playing music is often used by teenagers to assist in their study or to celebrate afterwards. But does it help them perform better in the exam itself?
