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Want to scientifically improve your life with music? Every episode of Instru(mental) explores music psychology research and how it shapes your brain, your body, and how you feel. Thoughtful, practical suggestions for integrating music into your life. Hosted by board-certified music therapist, Brea Murakami.
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#10 - Music, Rewards, and Dopamine
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Does music release dopamine? And how can music be interpreted as a reward? This episode uncovers how reward circuitry in our brain can be activated when we listen to music. Learn how the interactions between music and dopamine contribute to neuroplasticity and how music therapists take advantage of musical rewards for increased motivation.
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