Art, Music, and the Brain: Biological Benefits of Making Music

  • Published16 Feb 2017
  • Reviewed16 Feb 2017
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Nina Kraus, professor at Northwestern University, discusses how our brains process sound, and how making music can help offset language deficiencies.

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