Why does music so deeply influ­ence how we feel, and what is the sci­ence behind this phe­nom­e­non? In Music Between Your Ears, Samuel Markind, MD explores the intrigu­ing rela­tion­ship between music and brain func­tion. Using evo­lu­tion­ary the­o­ry, he illu­mi­nates the piv­otal roles that music plays in human sur­vival and pro­cre­ation. Music’s impact on rais­ing chil­dren, find­ing love, and build­ing com­mu­ni­ty has mold­ed the human species and con­tin­ues to shape our lives in remark­able ways. This book com­bines research, sto­ries, and draw­ings to present com­pelling evi­dence for music’s life-enhanc­ing poten­tial. Dr. Markind high­lights the brain’s instinc­tive capac­i­ties for music and the effects that music has on brain devel­op­ment through­out our lives. Music helps us learn at any age and in any con­di­tion, so it can improve our speech, move­ment, and mem­o­ry, whether we’re healthy or suf­fer­ing from ill­ness or injury. The ben­e­fits of active par­tic­i­pa­tion in music are pro­found and acces­si­ble to every­one. Filled with straight­for­ward and prac­ti­cal sug­ges­tions, this book will inspire any­one seek­ing to enrich their life through music.