Book Talks

Not long ago we believed that brain hardware at birth was fixed and immutable for life. Then we discovered "neuroplasticity” – that the number of our brain cells and connections between them can increase throughout life. We can stimulate positive neuroplasticity through learning, physical activity, and enhanced environmental stimulation. An example of enhanced environmental stimulation, playing and listening to music develops brain hardware than can serve us over a lifetime. It can build a cognitive reserve that becomes especially critical toward the end of life when, due to neglect or diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, our brain cells decline. 

In a 40-minute talk with pictures and music, Dr. Ellenberger makes a scientific case for music in a way that is easily understandable and relates to everyone's lives.