ShareIn the 1990s, scientists at the University of Parma were studying motor neurons in monkeys. They attached electrodes to a monkey’s brain cells responsible for movements. These electrodes recorded whenever those cells fired…a.k.a. whenever the monkey moved.
Monkeys like peanuts. The researchers set out peanuts for the monkeys to grab. Monkey grabs a peanut, motor neuron [...]
Posts Tagged ‘songwriting’
Watch and Learn: The Mirror Neuron Song
Merry Christmas!
ShareMerry Christmas to all of my readers! I hope you have a happy, healthy, relaxing, and wonderful holiday.
I will be taking a break this next week to spend time with my family (can you blame me after seeing that video?!?). I will return next month ready and eager to talk with you again!
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The Neurodevelopment Song (Video)
ShareYou asked for it and here it is–”The Neurodevelopment Song.”
Why did I write a song about neurodevelopment? Mostly because I’m a big nerd…but also because I’m trying to improve my songwriting chops. And the only way to do that is to actually write songs.
I first performed this during my presentation at the American Music Therapy [...]
Will These Songs Help You?
ShareI have two items to address in today’s post. They are completely and totally unrelated.
Music Therapy Conference Tweetup
Wait…a tweetup? What’s that?
I will post a video this week that defines a tweetup and how it relates to our upcoming national music therapy conference.
Plus, I’ll be asking for your input on something.
More later.
Music about Science
I started listening [...]
A Teen’s View of Hope and Change: A Song
ShareI have been working with an adolescent boy for the past three months. “Joey” is a laid-back and friendly teenager who takes awhile to open up. He has a history of making poor decisions; he used to be in a gang, was involved in minor theft, and used to huff paint. Joey was recently paroled [...]
How To “Get Faith”: A Songwriting Experience
ShareEvery once in awhile, therapists (whether music, occupational, art, physical, counselors, etc.) get the opportunity to be involved in something truly beautiful. I had one of those opportunities last month. I had been invited for a second time to facilitate a Hearts of Hope group operated by our local county hospice, Pathways. This group is [...]
