The effects of music on brain development

İlhan Uğur Yazar

doi:10.14687/jhs.v21i3.6483

Authors

İlhan Uğur Yazar İstanbul University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5293-8840

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14687/jhs.v21i3.6483

Keywords:

music, brain development, brain research, cognitive skills, neurological level

Abstract

The influence of music on brain development is a complex and widely studied area in science. Studies show that being exposed to music, especially in early stages of life, can improve different cognitive abilities like language, reasoning, and spatial-temporal skills. Engaging with music also helps in regulating emotions and developing social skills. Furthermore, music education supports creativity and self-expression, which are crucial for overall brain development. With a deeper understanding of how music affects the brain at a neurological level, educators, therapists, and parents can leverage its advantages to enhance well-being and cognitive functions for people of all ages.

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Author Biography

İlhan Uğur Yazar, İstanbul University

Dr, İstanbul Üniversitesi, Devlet Konservatuvarı

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Image 1: Different Neural Stimulations of Happy and Sad Music in the Brain

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Image 2: Development Difference in Nerve Fiber Connections in the Major Forceps Region of the Brain in Participants Before (A, B, C) and After (a, b, c) Nine Months Music Training

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