Exploring the impact of music interventions on brain function, behavior, and health: Volume II

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Submission deadlines

  1. Manuscript Submission Deadline 10 February 2026

  2. This Research Topic is currently accepting articles.

Background

In the interdisciplinary fields of cognitive neuroscience, health psychology, and clinical medicine, the examination of music interventions offers a significant frontier for research on its effects on brain function, behavioral changes, and overall health. The regulatory impacts of music on brain activity—both in resting and functional states—and its active role in modulating human behaviors such as emotion, cognition, language acquisition, and social interaction are of substantial interest. Although extensive theoretical discussions and empirical studies have been conducted previously, there is a persistent need for deeper analytical work to flesh out the nuanced relationships between brain functions, behavioral influences, and health outcomes facilitated by music interventions.



This Research Topic aims to elucidate the complex interplay between brain activities, behavioral changes, and health enhancements resulting from various musical interventions. The primary focus is to uncover how different musical intervention techniques affect specific neural activities, shape behavioral performances, and influence physiological health, thereby developing more informed, scientifically validated, and holistic musical intervention strategies. The research presented will likely contribute to greater understanding and improved applications in enhancing human wellness through musical engagement. This effort will also potentially foster advancements in technology-driven music applications and the arts, promoting innovation in human-computer interaction and the intelligent automation of musical creativity.



To deepen our understanding of these intricate mechanisms, this Research Topic seeks original research that addresses a wide range of related topics. We are particularly interested in contributions that explore:

o Different musical training methods and their impacts on brain health.

o Adjustments of musical elements for therapeutic purposes.

o Outcomes of music therapy in diverse patient populations.

o The correlation between musical interventions and physiological health indicators.

o Applications of EEG and MRI in studying music's effects on brain states.

o The influence of music on emotional, cognitive, and linguistic behavior in various demographics.



By exploring these themes, this Research Topic intends to pave the way for innovative approaches that harness the therapeutic powers of music and integrate them into broader health and scientific contexts.

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This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

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  • Case Report
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  • Data Report
  • Editorial
  • FAIR² Data
  • General Commentary
  • Hypothesis and Theory
  • Methods

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Keywords: music intervention, brain, neural mechanisms, emotion, cognition, human behavior

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