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Neuroplasticity reflects the brain's remarkable capacity to adapt and evolve, responding dynamically to learning, experiences, or injury by reorganizing its neural circuitry. This reorganization involves creating new neural connections and refining old ones through a series of biological processes that contribute to the brain's lifelong development and adaptability.
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Neurobiological effects of music-making interventions for older adults: a systematic review.

Nicole Espinosa1,2,3, Zoe Menczel Schrire1,2,3, Andrew C McKinnon1,2,3,4

  • 1School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.

Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
|April 2, 2025

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Music interventions may promote brain plasticity in older adults, but evidence is inconclusive. More high-quality research is needed to confirm these neurobiological changes and their cognitive benefits.

Keywords:
AgeingChoral singingGrey matterImaging

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Limited evidence exists on music-making interventions' impact on brain plasticity in older adults.
  • Neuroplasticity is crucial for cognitive function in aging populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate neurobiological changes induced by music-making interventions in older adults.
  • To determine if these neurobiological changes correlate with cognitive improvements.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic search of Medline, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases.
  • Inclusion of randomized controlled trials focusing on older adults and music-making interventions.
  • Primary outcomes included neurobiological measures (EEG, MRI) and cognitive assessments.
MRI
Music-intervention
Neuroplasticity
Older adults
Piano

Main Results:

  • Six studies (555 participants) met criteria; five involved piano training, one choral singing.
  • Piano training showed increased frontal theta power, greater grey matter volume (prefrontal cortex, cerebellum), and preserved auditory/hippocampal volume.
  • High risk of bias and methodological heterogeneity limited comparability; no studies assessed mild cognitive impairment (MCI) populations.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence on music-making and neuroplasticity in older adults is inconclusive due to study limitations.
  • Preliminary findings suggest potential neurobiological benefits, but firm conclusions require more robust research.
  • High-quality trials are essential to clarify the neurobiological effects, especially in individuals with MCI.