The NeuroMusic Conference is a dynamic, hybrid gathering where science and sound meet. We bring together an extraordinary mix of neuroscientists, academics, musicians, clinicians, educators, and students from around the globe to explore how music shapes the brain—and how the brain shapes music.This year’s theme—Music and Human Development—highlights the powerful role music plays across the lifespan.

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Keynote Lecture & Concert with versaCello

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The NeuroMusic Conference is a dynamic, hybrid gathering where science and sound meet. We bring together an extraordinary mix of neuroscientists, academics, musicians, clinicians, educators, and students from around the globe to explore how music shapes the brain—and how the brain shapes music. This year’s theme—Music and Human Development—highlights the powerful role music plays across the lifespan.
<h3 style="text-align:center;">November 21-23, 2025</h3>
Nov 21: Evening reception, welcome, and jam session (7:00PM – 10:00PM EST)
Nov 22-23: Keynotes, themed talk sessions, and posters (9:45AM – 5:30PM EST)
Nov 22: Keynote Concert in LIVELab (8:00PM)
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
To submit poster abstracts (open now) or view more information, visit <a href="https://www.neuromusic.ca/">www.neuromusic.ca</a>.
 
<h2 style="text-align:center;">FEATURED SPEAKERS</h2>
The Brain’s Crescendo: How Music Training Enriches Child Neurocognitive Development Evidence from Longitudinal and Cross-sectional Studies
<a href="https://dornsife.usc.edu/cmbs/assal-habibi/">Dr. Assal Habibi</a> Associate Professor of Psychology Brain and Creativity Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
 
<a href="https://leaflab.scholar.bucknell.edu/people/">Dr. Haley Kragness</a> Assistant Professor of Psychology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
 
First Steps Toward Rhythm Perception: Neurophysiological Insights from the Developing Brain
<a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Hv-OP10AAAAJ&amp;hl=fr">Dr. Sahar Moghimi</a> Professor of Neuroscience, Université de Picardi, Amiens, France
 
Sensory and Motor Components of Communicative Musicality in Early Social Interactions 
<a href="https://trinhnguyen299.wixsite.com/home">Dr. Trinh Nguyen</a> Postdoctoral Fellow, Italian Institute of Technology, Rome, Italy Research Associate, University of Heidelberg, Germany
 

<h2 style="text-align:center;">KEYNOTE CONCERT in the LIVELab </h2>
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, 8:00 pm McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
<h4 style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://leaflab.scholar.bucknell.edu/people/">Dr. Haley Kragness</a> Assistant Professor of Psychology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA</h4>
<h4 style="text-align:center;">Musical Performances by <a href="http://www.versacello.com/">versaCello</a> Featuring: Maximilian Aoki and Theodor Aoki</h4>



The NeuroMusic Conference is a dynamic, hybrid gathering where science and sound meet. We bring together an extraordinary mix of neuroscientists, academics, musicians, clinicians, educators, and students from around the globe to explore how music shapes the brain—and how the brain shapes music. This year’s theme—Music and Human Development—highlights the powerful role music plays across the lifespan.
November 21-23, 2025
Nov 21: Evening reception, welcome, and jam session (7:00PM – 10:00PM EST)
Nov 22-23: Keynotes, themed talk sessions, and posters (9:45AM – 5:30PM EST)
Nov 22: Keynote Concert in LIVELab (8:00PM)
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
To submit poster abstracts (open now) or view more information, visit www.neuromusic.ca.
 
FEATURED SPEAKERS
The Brain’s Crescendo: How Music Training Enriches Child Neurocognitive DevelopmentEvidence from Longitudinal and Cross-sectional Studies
Dr. Assal HabibiAssociate Professor of PsychologyBrain and Creativity Institute, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
 
Dr. Haley KragnessAssistant Professor of Psychology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
 
First Steps Toward Rhythm Perception: Neurophysiological Insights fromthe Developing Brain
Dr. Sahar MoghimiProfessor of Neuroscience, Université de Picardi, Amiens, France
 
Sensory and Motor Components of Communicative Musicality in Early Social Interactions 
Dr. Trinh NguyenPostdoctoral Fellow, Italian Institute of Technology, Rome, ItalyResearch Associate, University of Heidelberg, Germany
 

KEYNOTE CONCERT in the LIVELab 
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, 8:00 pmMcMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Dr. Haley KragnessAssistant Professor of Psychology, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Musical Performances by versaCelloFeaturing: Maximilian Aoki and Theodor Aoki

McMaster University

McMaster University's Annual NeuroMusic Conference

McMaster LIVELab

21st Annual Conference: Perspectives on the Importance of Music in Early Development: from Brain to Behaviour

Located within the McMaster Institute for Music & the Mind (MIMM), the LIVELab is a 106 seat research-based performance theatre and testing centre.

McMaster University's Annual NeuroMusic Conference

21st Annual Conference: Perspectives on the Importance of Music in Early Development: from Brain to Behaviour

McMaster LIVELab

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