Youth Symposium | Music and the Brain

Sunday, March 16, 2025 | Los Angeles


Are you a passionate young musician curious about the intersections between music, the brain, and wellness?

Looking to explore career paths that combine your love for music with science?

Join us in person to meet other like-minded musicians to explore the fascinating field of music and neuroscience.

Event Details:

What to Expect:

  • Discussions with Leading Experts: Music educators, music therapists, university researchers, and other musicians will lead discussions about the science of music and its impact on brain development and well-being.
  • Presentations by Young Musicians: Young musicians chosen by From the Top for a unique fellowship on music and the brain will share progress on their research projects, developed with USC’s Brain and Creativity Institute.
  • Networking and Exploration: Peer break-outs during meals and throughout the day to network and explore.

This event is free to young musicians ages 13-21! However, capacity is limited, and registrants are asked to commit to attending the full day.

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Parents/guardians may drop off and pick up participants at the venue. Information about parking will be sent closer to the event date. 

Questions? Please contact info@fromthetop.org.

 

From the Top thanks the Volgenau Foundation for their generous support of this project.

Brain and Creativity Institute Music Program thanks the GroW @ Annenberg Foundation in recognition of their support.