Music therapy can help change how our brains work in some really cool ways. Here’s how:

1. Changes in Brain Structure:

   • Musicians can have about a 10% increase in the gray matter in parts of the brain that handle hearing and movement.

2. Better Brain Connections:

   • Music therapy helps different parts of the brain talk to each other more effectively. Research shows there’s a 25% improvement in these connections after 12 weeks of music therapy.

3. Boosting Happy Chemicals:

   • Listening to music can raise levels of dopamine and serotonin, which are chemicals that make us feel good. During fun music sessions, dopamine can increase by about 9%.

4. Improving Thinking Skills:

   • After three months of music training, people can see a 20% improvement in tasks that require thinking and problem-solving.

In summary, music therapy is a great way to help our brains become more flexible and adaptive without using medication.