The transformative power of music | Olapeju Simoyan | TEDxJeffersonU

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Given what neuroscience research has shown us about music, why isn’t it an integral part of everyone’s education? Dr. Simoyan takes listeners on a virtual tour, in which she makes the case for incorporating music into learning – from kindergarten through graduate education. Using real world examples, she shows connections between music and science and gives examples of transferable skills that can be acquired through music training. She reminds us that it’s never too late to learn to play a musical instrument and no special talent is required. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the transformative power of music. Dr. Olapeju Simoyan is an addiction medicine physician, professor, author, musician, photographer and long-time advocate for the integration of the sciences and arts. A strong believer in a holistic approach to healthcare, she was instrumental in the establishment of medical humanities initiatives at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Reading Hospital and has ser

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