How Music Can Make You Better

This brilliant little book is clear, lucid, and easy to read. It is packed with fascinating information that I didn’t know… I shall give it to lots of friends.” Jonathan Lynn, comedy legendA fascinating field guide from neuroscientist and opera singer Indre Viskontas that investigates what music is and how it can change us for the betterfrom deep in our neurons to across our entire society. Learn how certain songs carry us through a tough workout, comfort us after a breakup, or unite 50,000 diverse fans. A vibrant and smart gift for any audiophilehip-hop fans, classically trained pianists, or vinyl collectorsreaders will think about their favorite songs in a whole new way by the end of this book.