1. Music stimulates all kinds of different brain regions. Among other things, the areas related to emotion become active when we hear music.
2. Music lessons are good for brain development. For example, it stimulates language skills and provides a better connection between the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
3. Music can reduce stress and ease pain. There are all kinds of applications to think of, from live music in the hospital to singing with people with dementia.
4. Our behaviour is also influenced by music. In all kinds of places, such as shops and at stations, this is usefully used to stimulate or discourage certain behaviour.