Music as Medicine

• A new international bestseller from a popular author
• The book reveals the deep connection between music and healing
• The book is included in the top ten popular science books of 2024 according to the Smithsonian Institution

Music is one of humanity's oldest medicines, and many cultures have rich traditions of using sound and rhythm to alleviate suffering. Throughout human history, we have instinctively or consciously turned to it not only as a source of aesthetic pleasure but also as a means to calm us, lift our spirits, empower us, and pull us out of depression. But what exactly endows it with this ability? The answer to this question is what neurobiologist, musician, and composer Daniel Levitin dedicated his book to. In this work, he combines deep knowledge of music and the brain, demonstrating how and why music helps treat a multitude of ailments—from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's to Tourette syndrome, cognitive trauma, depression, and pain. With all his devotion to the idea and the most optimistic expectations regarding music therapy, the author meticulously seeks convincing arguments and confirmations, meeting with musicians, conducting new studies, and finding evidence in global science. Written with love for art and its characters, the book will delight readers with numerous amazing stories and examples of overcoming challenges.