Music is Medicine is a student-led project where the intersection of Music, Science, and Health is explored. Our goal is to make neuroscience and medical research about music more accessible and understandable for everyone. Each article breaks down real scientific studies into clear, engaging takeaways about how music can affect the brain, mental health, stress, memory and so much more.

About the Author

Hi there! My name is Esra Ela Erginbas, and I am a high school student in Rhode Island. As a musician and an aspiring medical student/researcher, I decided to create Music is Medicine to combine 2 of my greatest passions: Music and Science. I’m very interested in how music benefits and affects your brain in various ways, from supporting physical brain function to improving mental health. I hope this site teaches you something new – and maybe allows you to gain a different perspective about music.