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The Corpus Callosum and Musical Training: Structural and Functional Differences in the Musician’s Brain
The corpus callosum is the largest white matter structure in the brain, consisting of a dense bundle of nerve fibers that connects the...

Sarah Kisin
3 days ago3 min read
3 Ways to Up Your Practicing Game, Backed by ScienceÂ
It’s no secret that musicians often practice for hours each day, pushing themselves in new ways to hone their craft. But effective...

Sarah Kisin
4 days ago5 min read


The Neuroscience of Musical Practice: A Conversation with Dr. Molly Gebrian
Meet Dr. Molly Gebrian — violist, scholar, and one of the leading voices at the intersection of music and neuroscience. With a unique...

Sarah Kisin
4 days ago6 min read
Music and Prosocial Behavior: Rhythm, Emotion, and Human Connection Untitled
Across cultures and throughout history, music has played a central role in social rituals, group identity, and emotional expression....

Sarah Kisin
May 262 min read
Wired for Music: How Musical Training Shapes the Brain
The Tidldibab  is a 60,000-year-old Neanderthal flute. Carved from a cave bear femur, it was discovered in Slovenia in 1995, and is...

Sarah Kisin
May 265 min read


A Conversation with Dr. Beatriz Ilari — Tuning the Young Mind: How Music Shapes Children’s Brains
Dr. Beatriz Ilari is an expert in music cognition and education, currently a professor at the University of Southern California and a...

Sarah Kisin
May 246 min read
Gray Matter and Musicianship: How Musical Practice Shapes the Brain
Gray matter, which constitutes about 40% of the brain, is responsible for processing information, controlling movement, and managing...

Sarah Kisin
Mar 252 min read


Interview with Michael "Misha" Kisin: Bridging Musical Generations, 60 Years as a Violinist
Misha is my grandfather and has been a musician all his life. He was part of the Lithuanian State and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras, as...

Sarah Kisin
Jan 266 min read


Interview with John Adams: Teaching Young Pianists to Learn and Grow.
Mr. Adams has been teaching me the piano for 7 years. He is a faculty member at the New England Conservatory Prep Program and Phillips...

Sarah Kisin
Jan 255 min read


Interview with Allison Lacasse: Music Education, Conducting, & Community.
Ms. Laccasse is the director of bands at BHS and has taught me for two years. In our conversation, we discussed music education,...

Sarah Kisin
Jan 236 min read
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