Music Between Your Ears
How Musical Engagement Powers the Human Brain
Samuel Markind, MD
Why does music touch you so deeply — and what are the scientific mechanisms behind this phenomenon? In Music Between Your Ears, Dr. Samuel Markind explores the intriguing relationship between music and brain function. Grounded in evolutionary history, Dr. Markind illuminates the pivotal role music plays in human survival and procreation. From communication and caregiving to social bonding and partner selection, music has molded the human species and continues to shape our lives in remarkable ways. Music can actually improve our minds! This is particularly true for people who participate actively with music, so Dr. Markind offers suggestions to readers who are not yet musically engaged to become so.
New! Autumn 2026 Book Tour Announced
Dr. Samuel Markind will give in-person talks on Music Between Your Ears in Ottaway, Falmouth, Worcester, Virginia Beach—as well as virtually in the Berkshires—from October to December 2026.
For more information see the EVENTS page.