MUSICOPHILIA
Tales of Music and the Brain
385 Pages
By Dr. Oliver Sacks
First Vintage Books, 2008

Dr. Sacks explores the place music occupies in t he brain and how it affects the human condition. He explores the powers of music through individual experiences by patients, musicians, and everyday people. "Tales" of the positive effects of music on people with Parkinson's Disease, stroke patients, and those with Alzheimer's and schizophrenia are presented.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain how the auditory and nervous systems are "tuned" for music
• Discuss brain disorders and music's effect on them
• Discuss how Music Therapy can be used for those with severe brain disorders