Miscellaneous
This episode is a look into how music can help enhance creativity and imaginative thinking. I will discuss some of the neuroscience behind creativity and emphasize the ideal ways of using music during the creative process. You will discover some interesting facts about Einstein and his use of music that enhanced his work. The harp music recorded on this podcast was recorded by music therapist, Andrea Cortez, MM, MT-BC at Mind Body Music Center.Episode References:1. Six Interesting Musical Facts about Albert Einsteinhttps://www.cmuse.org/interesting-musical-facts-about-albert-einstein/2. Creative Listening: How Music Can Boost Your Creativity https://brainworldmagazine.com/creative-listening-music-can-boost-creativity3. Einstein on Creative Thinking: Music and the Intuitive Art of Scientific Imagination. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/imagine/201003/einstein-creative-thinking-music-and-the-intuitive-art-scientific-imaginationCalaprice, Alice. (Ed.). (2000). The Expanded Quotable Einstein. Princeton, N. J.: Princeton University Press.Clark, Ronald W. (1971). Einstein. The Life and Times. New York: Crowell.Sayen, Jamie. (1985). Einstein in America. New York: Crown. Suzuki, Shinichi. (1969). Nurtured by Love. A New Approach to Education.4. The Four Stages of Creativity. https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/the-4-stages-of-creativity.html5. Emma Threadgold, John E. Marsh, Neil McLatchie, Linden J. Ball. Background music stints creativity: Evidence from compound remote associate tasks. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2019; DOI: 10.1002/acp.3532