Music feels like it helps the brain get into the right rhythm. Sometimes it does. But the science behind attention, memory, and sound is far more nuanced, and far more interesting, than a simple yes or no.

"Music is not just sound, it is a neurobiological language". In this Mind Chats interview, neuroscientist Ottavia Spreafico explains how music engages emotional circuits, reshapes the brain through neuroplasticity, and becomes a powerful tool in psychiatric rehabilitation.