MUSIC IMPACT ON THE DEVELOPING BRAIN
Music is often treated as cultural enrichment or a tool for boosting intelligence. The deeper reality is that music functions as structured neurodevelopmental training for life:
When a child learns an #instrument, they are synchronising hearing, movement, prediction, memory, attention, emotion, and social feedback over years of practice. This makes music a #remarkable window into brain plasticity.
Longitudinal studies associate childhood musical training with measurable changes in auditory-motor networks and interhemispheric connectivity. Other research suggests benefits for auditory processing, speech-in-noise perception, verbal abilities, and executive function.
#Music is not a shortcut to IQ. Evidence for broad academic transfer remains mixed. Yet this makes the true mechanism even more compelling.
Rhythmic entrainment trains prediction. Prediction supports attention. Attention shapes learning.(while rhythm is not the only ingredient, it is highly relevant in its musical, physiological, biophysical meaning)
In choirs, ensembles, and classrooms, music also develops #synchrony, cooperation, listening, and emotional #regulation. Its value extends beyond performance into relationships and real-world adaptation.
At a time when children are surrounded by addictive technologies and constant digital stimulation, we should ask: what happens when a developing nervous system is repeatedly invited to listen, predict, move, feel, adapt, and connect?
Music education is NOT decorative. It is one of the most embodied, relational, and neuroplastic forms of learning available to children. Like arts education more broadly, it belongs in classrooms to help prepare future generations for complex challenges.
More to read:
https://lnkd.in/eKqqHwmq
https://lnkd.in/e7ZPhz3R
(Longitudinal studies)
https://lnkd.in/e3Rb4y24
(Meta-analysis)
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Swiss Institute for Sound Medicine
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THIS NEUROARTS MILESTONE MATTERS - FOR SOUND + MUSIC MEDICINE
Leonardo, the leading journal on art, science, and technology from MIT Press, has published a landmark Focus Section called Artful Minds - advancing rigorous research at the intersection of arts, brain, and human health.
This milestone signals a powerful shift: Neuroarts is no longer an emerging idea - it is becoming a recognized scientific field. The six featured papers explore how artistic experiences influence the brain and body, with real-world applications in healthcare, education, and wellbeing.
Why does this matter for sound medicine?
Because sound & music are some of the most direct ways we affect the nervous system and global physiologcial system. From music and vocalization to acoustic environments and vibro-acoustic technologies, we now have a growing body of evidence showing that sound can reduce stress, improve mood, support healing, and enhance cognitive and emotional function.
At the SWISS INSTITUTE FOR SOUND MEDICINE, this is the foundation we live:
Science of Sound + Community + Medicine + Technology = Transformational Impact.
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The future of healthcare will be multisensory, evidence-based, and human-centered. Sound has a vital role to play-and this field is just getting started.
Susan Magsamen NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative Christopher BaileyGareth Presch Friederike Barbara Haslbeck Donald Glowinski Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha Kristina Andjelkovic
I am Dr. Miriam Lee Burger, and I reflect on sound & music, the human body, energy matters, and biopsychosocial systems that shape human wellbeing. Make sure to follow for insights and inspiration 💡
SWISS INSTITUTE FOR SOUND MEDICINE
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My business is more than just a job. Each time I take on a new project, I make sure it aligns with my core set of values so I know I can deliver great results.
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Resonance and Regulation: The Science of Sound Therapy
Sound therapy interacts with the nervous system through a dual approach that combines both physical (vibroacoustic) and auditory mechanisms. These elements work together to directly influence the body's physiological and emotional states.Vibroacoustic and Cellular Mechanisms On a physical level, the vibrations produced during sound therapy are processed by the nervous system primarily through the skin, utilizing vibratory, haptic, and even pain receptors. The impact of these physical vibrations extends deep into the body's tissues, moving through the fascia and the interstitium.At the cellular level, these physical pressure waves interact with "motor cilia," which act like tiny antennas on individual cells. These cilia pick up the vibrational stimuli and translate them into internal cellular processes. Because the skin, cellular tissues, and fascia are all deeply connected to the autonomic nervous system, applying these vibrations plays a crucial role in regulating and calming the nervous system.Auditory and Neurological Mechanisms Simultaneously, sound therapy engages the brain through the ears utilizing specific music-processing pathways. This auditory information is heavily processed in the limbic system, which handles emotional processing, as well as in the motor system. Research indicates that the emotional impact of music and sound interventions plays a massive role in helping the nervous system regulate itself.Overall Impact on the Nervous System When the physical vibrations and the auditory music-processing mechanisms are combined, they create a comprehensive, full-body experience. This dual interaction results in:Deep system regulation: It leads to profound relaxation of the autonomic nervous system and improves sleep quality.Stress reduction: It has been shown to successfully lower cortisol levels and improve emotional regulation.Accessibility: By directly interacting with the nervous system's physical and auditory pathways, sound therapy serves as a highly practical way to induce meditation-like states, requiring absolutely no prior meditation experience from the patient.
May 2020
"Corona Perspectives"
WHIS (World Health Innovation Summit) consults together with the Dicastery for Integrativ HUman Development the Vatican State, as part of their Covid-19 Commission.
Grateful to be part of the WHIS Advisory team on the latest perspectives in their weekly Newsletter.
Read more on:
Corona Perspectives (9. April - 29. June)
https://www.ungsii.org/sdg-cities
April 2020
University Hospital Zurich CH
Endothelial cell infection and endotheliitis in COVID-19
COVID-19 was considered to be a lung disease. Up until now, it has been unclear as to why patients are sustaining life-threatening organ failure in organs other than the lungs. An interdisciplinary team from University Hospital Zurich has now shown that SARS-CoV-2 directly elicits inflammation in blood vessels and that this can lead to organ failure and even death.
- COVID-19 is also a systemic endotheliitis
- Changes and SARS-COV-2 in every blood vessel
- Virus attacking the body’s own defense system
- Dual-pronged approach to save high-risk patients
January 2020
January started out fast and colorful: Absolute highlight was our U.N. SDG Frontrunners Meeting in Davos January 21.-24., where the #SDGs got a stage for new projects and perspectives. Meeting the Swiss Alternative Medicine Foundation in Geneva created new horizons for connection, health literacy, and this year's outlook. I'll be part of the 2nd International Conference on Mental Health by SAM - I will open the conference with a Gong Sound Bath & Meditation. Let's get us back aligned with ourselves.
The world is now also watching the New Coronavirus 2019 emerging from mainland China. What will it bring?
November 2019
One of my greatest interests are microcosmic to macrocosmic implications of sound & frequencies, and seemingly unrelated systems that could hold explanations for sound phenomena. Understanding patterns and overarching principles has fascinated mankind at all times.
However, if we want to find answers to our questions, we need languages of different disciplines - and so we eventually will understand, accept and implement the unknown into current knowledge. How far can we aspire to develop holistic perspectives? Are we going for a renaissance of polymath thinking? Can we widen education towards renaissance mindsets? So often Albert Einstein and Leonardo da Vinci are being cited, transformed, depicted. Is it too poetic a thought? I don't think it is too early to dare.
October 2019
Eco over Ego
Health and wellbeing are a matter of thinking globally and acting locally. Performing Sound Tools & Therapeutic Gong has been an impactful and instant influence on my health and music path. The overarching perspective and quest I pursue are of holistic and universal nature. Which patterns interconnect all life, throughout life as we know it? Which systemic levels - obvious and less obvious - can we look for? Stretching out beyond the horizon - out of our box - is vital in building a future society; also, we need to get the Ego game down to flourish as a balanced and effective global community. I believe communities are a driving force to envision a culture of reconnection, transformation, and conscious growth in education, health, and society. Tackling the global goals of wellbeing and societal development means understanding global dynamics from a holistic and transdisciplinary point of view.
September 2019
The Global Goals for societal evolution
t's getting official... I am starting to work on the Sustainable Development Goals #3 (Health) and #4 (Education) and joined as an Ambassador for the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) the UNO Expert platform on SDG 3 for Health and Wellbeing. WHIS are partners with the UN Global Sustainability Index Institute whose mission is to assist and accelerate the SDG implementation process and ensure the world reaches its goal, at the latest by 2030. As a preventative healthcare platform for over 7 billion people and empowers people to improve their health and wellbeing by facilitating community engagement.
- Health For All
- UN sustainable development goals (SDGs)
- Create new meaningful jobs
- Improve people’s health and wellbeing while supporting our health service
- Global project SDG Cities 25+5
The idea of the UN Global Sustainability Index Institute (UNGSII) supporting the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) springs from the belief shared by United Nations officials, senior business leaders, and NGOs that a transparent, academically driven index is needed to rank companies and countries on their sustainability practices.
May 2019
Traveling on all Hawaiian Island to understand the Hawaiian-Polynesian story.
April 2019
Korea my mystic. A cultural immersion. My heart beats to two rhythms: East and West.
March 2019
Favourite city state Singapore, Sound Healing, and Hanami in Japan.
February 2019
Thailand - a place filled with kindness and beauty despite tourism. Nomads gathering on the Islands.
January 2019
Connecting the dots in "Sound Therapy - Prevention, Management, Therapy"
December 2018
Discoveries in South East Asia - the Gong and its story. Burma and its fascinating monasteries.
November 2018
Winter in Southern Asia - after a summer on the US East Coast
October 2018
Switzerland current home - a country of power, places, natural wonders and dynamic gateways.
September 2018
Italy - in the heart of Artistic Europe. Piedmont
August 2018
Along the US East Coast - investigating and reconnecting with Global Health Networks
July 2018
Boston and the US East Coast - Global Health at Harvard University, and other accelerators from the Ivy League.
June 2018
East Asia and Polynesia, finding historical and cultural roots.
May 2018
Hawaii - how much is America, how much is Polynesian?
April 2018
China: Shanghai and its industrial history. Gongs in China. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Philosophy.
March 2018
Sri Lanka, Ayurveda, Yoga, and where the British and Indians shared history.
Why Ayurveda is relevant for modern times.
Sound & Frequency Work
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Gongs, singing bowls and sound bath instruments are transformative vibroacoustic tools that guide your body and mind into deep relaxation, mental balance and systemic homeostasis.
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Dr. Lee presents a novel sonic concept to the European Space Agency and Geneva Digital Health Hub; June 2024
(photo © Geneva Digital Health Hub)
WHIS at SDG Champion Conference at WEF Davos 2020
Dr. Lee: Music and Medicine, SDG related Health Innovation by the Next Generation. Austria and Switzerland, Perigroup for Public Health (photo © by Perigroup)
Dr. Lee facilitating a live Sound Healing Immersion in 2020
Dr. Miriam Lee and Prof. Corina Greven, Temple stay, Myanmar 2018
Dr. Lee at the 21st Century Orchestra - GALA concert for Zurich Film Festival 2017
Dr. Lee on tour wit the ZHDK Zurich Orchestra in Beijing China in 2016
Dr. Lee is an expert member of the U.N. Space and Global Health Task-Force, UN Headquarters Europe (photo © Geneva Digital Health Hub)
Dr. Lee with 2018 cohort, Harvard Global Health, TH Chan School of Public Health & Paul Farmer, Joya Murkherjee, Rebecca Weintraub, Michael Porter
Dr. Lee facilitating a Sound Healing Immersion, Zurich, 2021
Dr. Lee - Gong Master - 2019
Dr. Lee in SE Asia 2018
On field research in Myanmar 2018
Teaching in Kenya 2017
Interview on Music and Medicine, SDGs & Healthcare Innovation
Dr. Lee with WHIS at the SDG-Champion Conference at WEF Davos 2022
ALPS Psychedelic Science Conference - Dr. Lee facilitating live Sound Healing Immersions
Dr. Lee - facilitating a Sound Healing at Vakkaru Luxury Resort, Maldives
Dr. Lee in Vienna, Studio Sessions 2021
Dr. Lee performing at the 21st Century Orchestra at KKL Lucerne, in 2017
Harvard Global Health Institute, TH CHan School of Public Health; with Paul Farmer, Joya Murkherjee, Rebecca Weintraub, Michael Porter
Miriam Lee with the ALPS Foundation for Psychedelic Sciences, Geneva, 2023
Dr. Lee in Vienna, Studio Sessions 2021
Dr. Lee & Pepe Lienhard Orchestra at the Swiss Awards, in 2015
Dr. Lee recording at the ZHDK Compositions departmentin 2015-2016