April 10, 2024
The relationship between art and medicine has a long history that continues, urgently, into the present. Our panel of experts share their experiences and insights, which will take us from the clinic to the city, from the hospital to the museum. The panel showcase some of our ongoing work at USC that leverages art and medicine to confront contemporary issues across health, culture, and society.
November 8, 2023
Technology has revolutionized the way we access and utilize various forms of music therapy and music-based interventions. This symposium delves into the dynamic discourse surrounding the use of technology-driven music interventions versus traditional therapist-led approaches. We will discuss research findings, clinical outcomes, and case studies highlighting the advantages and limitations of each approach. This symposium is designed for music therapists, psychologists, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and anyone interested in the evolving field of music-based interventions.
View the recording here.
September 2023
An inspiring day at Universal Music Group & Thrive Global’s Music + Health conference in LA, exploring how music transforms mental and physical health. From Selena Gomez and Rick Rubin to top neuroscientists and tech innovators, the event spotlighted music’s healing power and its potential to revolutionize healthcare.
Los Angeles | June 9, 2023
Under the auspices of the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, this summit brought together a range of medical experts, arts practitioners, administrators, policy-makers, and researchers at LA Opera.
Portland, OR | August 4-7, 2022
August 25, 2020
Watch the recording here.
July 28, 2020
Watch the recording here.
March 19, 2020
February 6, 2020
Brain & Creativity Institute | September 28, 2018
August 24, 2018
August 2, 2018
May 12, 2018
April 7, 2018
March 25, 2018
An Evening of Neuroscience and Music
December 6, 2017
Watch Neural Activation during Chopin Nocturne here.
Musics of Memory
October 27, 2014