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Discover the art and the science of music... Why do certain melodies move us? Why are we moved by Beethoven's symphonies or Céline Dion's songs? From the theories of the ancient Greeks to the most recent findings on brain neuroplasticity, this book presents in a clear and accessible way everything we know about the marvelous brain processes that make musical experience possible at all levels, from listening to performing and creating music. Science popularizer, composer, and pianist Michel Rochon guides us on a fascinating exploration of the musical brain and delves into how our brain perceives, processes, and responds to musical sounds. He reveals the most recent discoveries in artificial intelligence, neuropsychology, linguistics and even mathematics that bring us a new understanding of sound harmonies. Moreover, Rochon examines the decisive role that music has played and continues to play in the history of human beings, as a means of expressing ourselves and relating to the world and to others, and how music brings us well-being and makes us more human.