Thomas DeColita

Music Psychology: Exploring the cognitive and emotional aspects of music perception, including the effects of music on mood, memory, and behavior. Music and Memory: Investigating the role of music in memory formation and retrieval, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Music and Emotion: Studying the mechanisms through which music evokes and communicates emotions, and how this can be applied in therapeutic contexts. Music and Neuroscience: Exploring the neural basis of musical processing, such as how the brain responds to rhythm, melody, and harmony. Music and Culture: Examining the cultural significance of music, its role in identity formation, and how it reflects and shapes cultural values and norms. Music Education: Researching effective pedagogical methods for teaching music, especially in diverse and inclusive settings. Music Technology: Investigating the impact of technology on music creation, distribution, and consumption, including the use of AI and machine learning in music composition. Music and Health: Exploring the therapeutic potential of music in healthcare, such as music therapy for mental health, pain management, and rehabilitation. Music and Social Change: Studying how music has been used historically and in contemporary contexts to advocate for social and political change. Music and Identity: Examining how individuals and communities use music to express and negotiate their identities, including issues of gender, race, and ethnicity. Music and Artificial Intelligence: Investigating the development of AI systems for music composition, recommendation, and analysis. Music and Copyright: Exploring the legal and ethical implications of music sampling, copyright infringement, and digital piracy in the music industry.