Science of Sound

Have you ever gotten a song stuck in your head? Marty Music sat down with Dr. Carole Scherling a neuroscientist from Belmont University to talk all about sticky lyrics and the science behind why some catchy tunes get stuck in our heads.

Music has the power to transport us back in time. Marty Music sat down with Nicole Richard, a neurologic music therapist, and professor from Belmont University to talk about how music affects our brains and stirs up memories.

Professional athletes use music to get psyched up for a big game. But why does music have the power to inspire, motivate, and make us cry? Marty Music sat down with Nicole Richard, a neurologic music therapist, and professor from Belmont University to dive into how music makes us move.

It’s easy to love live music. Whether you’re jamming with some friends or you’re lost in the crowd at an amazing show, live music really moves us. But why does it feel so much better than listening to music on the best home stereo?

It’s no surprise that trained musicians experience music differently than others. Sure, musicians can hear and recognize similar chords or melodies across different songs, but is that all?

In the era of music streaming, there are millions of songs at our fingertips. But in a world of near infinite music choices, music discovery and exposure have changed drastically.