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Susan Rogers is a cognitive neuroscientist, an award-winning professor at Berklee College of Music, a sound engineer, and a multi-platinum record producer.
Dr. Rogers is the long-time director of the Berklee Music Perception and Cognition Laboratory, where her research focuses on auditory memory, the perception of musical signals, and the influence of musical training on auditory development. She recently co-authored the book, This Is What It Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You.
For two decades prior to her science career, Rogers was one of the world's few women known for her work as a record producer, engineer, mixer, and audio electronics technician. Career highlights include years (1983–1988) as staff engineer for recording artist Prince and working with such diverse artists as Barenaked Ladies, David Byrne, Tricky, and Tevin Campbell.
Additional Resources:
Music Therapy
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/8817-music-therapy
This Is What It Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You
thisiswhatitsoundslike.com
youtube.com/watch?v=g36N-_kb_8Q
Learning and Playing Musical Instruments & Your Brain Health
pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2017/january/playing-an-instrument-better-for-your-brain-than-just-listening
This edition of Secret Science Club is part of the Dana Foundation Neuroscience & Society Talk Series and supported by the Dana Foundation as part of its Dana Education program. The Foundation’s mission is to advance neuroscience that benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people.
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Susan Rogers is a cognitive neuroscientist, an award-winning professor at Berklee College of Music, a sound engineer, and a multi-platinum record producer.
Dr. Rogers is the long-time director of the Berklee Music Perception and Cognition Laboratory, where her research focuses on auditory memory, the perception of musical signals, and the influence of musical training on auditory development. She recently co-authored the book, This Is What It Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You.
For two decades prior to her science career, Rogers was one of the world's few women known for her work as a record producer, engineer, mixer, and audio electronics technician. Career highlights include years (1983–1988) as staff engineer for recording artist Prince and working with such diverse artists as Barenaked Ladies, David Byrne, Tricky, and Tevin Campbell.
Additional Resources:
Music Therapy
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/8817-music-therapy
This Is What It Sounds Like: What the Music You Love Says About You
thisiswhatitsoundslike.com
youtube.com/watch?v=g36N-_kb_8Q
Learning and Playing Musical Instruments & Your Brain Health
pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2017/january/playing-an-instrument-better-for-your-brain-than-just-listening
This edition of Secret Science Club is part of the Dana Foundation Neuroscience & Society Talk Series and supported by the Dana Foundation as part of its Dana Education program. The Foundation’s mission is to advance neuroscience that benefits society and reflects the aspirations of all people.
Learn more about the Dana Education Program: dana.org/dana-education
Connect with us!
Website: dana.org
Facebook: facebook.com/danafoundation
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/danafoundation.bsky.social
Instagram: instagram.com/danafoundation
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-dana-foundation
