Mission Statement
My mission is to educate teens and young adults about the lasting value of musical practice, with a special emphasis on classical music and its powerful connections to neuroscience and cognitive science. Through interviews with musicians and scientists, along with accessible summaries of cutting-edge research, Mind and Melody seeks to bridge the gap between art and science—demonstrating how music shapes the brain, enhances learning, and enriches human experience.
Meet the Creator
Sarah Kisin is a High School Junior with 12 years of piano experience. She has earned numerous awards, including First Prize and the Bach Prize at the A. Ramón Rivera Piano Competition, First Prize in the Charleston International Music Competition, and additional honors in the Steinway Piano Competition, the International Chopin Competition in Hartford, CT, the Paderewski International Piano Competition, and the Bay State Piano Competition.
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Sarah attended the Boston University Tanglewood Institute’s Young Artists Piano Program and studies at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School, where she is a member of the 2025 Piano Tour to Germany and is a student in the Piano Seminar program.
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Beyond piano, Sarah enjoys dancing, competing in Science Olympiad, playing clarinet, and teaching math and piano. Sarah is passionate about math, biology, and astronomy, and plans to pursue a degree in Neuroscience or Cognitive Science.
Service Partners
I mentor young music students on piano and serve on the organizations leadership board.
