A Conversation on Music, Psychology, and Human Behavior

Join a pianist, educator, and psychology researcher for The Science of Sound: How Music Changes Human Behavior, an engaging exploration of how music interacts with the mind and body to influence our emotions, memories, learning, and behavior. Together, we’ll explore the psychology behind why music affects us so deeply and how sound can shape the way we think, feel, learn, and perform.

What We’ll Cover:

• How music affects the brain – Explore the psychological processes behind how music influences emotions, attention, memory, and mood.

• Music, learning, and performance – Discover how music and deliberate practice can shape learning, skill development, focus, and performance.

• The mind body connection – Examine how emotional states can influence creativity, motivation, and our ability to learn and perform at our best.

Whether you’re a music lover, psychology enthusiast, lifelong learner, or simply curious about why certain songs can instantly change your mood, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the powerful relationship between music, the mind, and human behavior.

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About The Speaker:

Michelle Kalisz is a pianist, educator, and former Adobe enterprise partnerships professional who combines psychology, music, and performance to explore how people learn and develop their creative potential. She holds a master’s degree in Piano Performance from Hunter College and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. As the operator and lead teacher of Michelle K Music, she focuses on helping students develop both the technical and mental skills needed for performance success. Through her work and writing on the science and psychology of music learning, Michelle explores the connection between creativity, learning, performance, and the mind body relationship.

Good to know before you come:

• Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation email

• Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled

• The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward

• This is a participatory event

• Seating is limited to keep the experience intimate