The Metro: Neuroscientist explains how music affects the brain

, September 25, 2025

Music has the power to alter or reinforce our state of being. Scientists like Daniel Levitin want to harness its power to heal us.

Daneil Levitin book

"I Heard There Was A Secret Chord: Music As Medicine" was written by Daniel Levitin

Music is a form of creative expression, but it’s also an antidote that can put you in just the right head space at the right time. It can calm you down after a stressful day or hype you up before a night out. 

Music has the power to alter or reinforce our state of being and scientists like Daniel Levitin want to harness its power to heal us.

Levitin is a neuroscientist and a musician who has spent a lot of time studying the impact music has on our brains. His most recent book is called “I Heard There Was A Secret Chord: Music As Medicine”.

He joined he show to discuss the book and explain how music can heal us.

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  • Cary Junior II
    Cary Junior II is an audio journalist and producer for The Metro on 101.9 WDET. Cary has worked as a producer or host on a number of projects. His work includes short and longform audio, documentary series and daily radio. In his five year career in journalism he has worked for Crooked Media, the Detroit Free Press, and now WDET - Detroit's NPR station.

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