How music can future proof your brain | Neil Moore

How music can future proof your brain | Neil Moore | TEDxJacksonville

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7 ай бұрын

Over the next decade we will witness the arrival of a technological tsunami that will transform life on earth and redefine what it means to be a human being. Given the world that we're heading into, it's essential for us to consider that the critical currency and personal attribute of the future will be creativity. Quite simply, humanity needs to think more creatively than ever before. By providing the brain with the critical neurological nutrition of musicianship, music educator Neil Moore believes we can discover and reconnect to our innate creative capability and prepare ourselves for the complex and challenging future we face.
#creativity #technology #music #musicianship #neuroplasticity #FutureSkills
Australian educator Neil Moore is the Founder of Simply Music, an international music education organization. Neil's Simply Music program codifies the way that music occurred to him as a young child - hearing music and visualizing shapes and patterns. His unique approach democratizes music learning and transforms how quickly people can learn how to play and teach music. Neil's vision is to cause a breakthrough in access to musical self expression and elevate the creative capability of humanity. Simply Music is taught by licensed educators throughout the world, and his online, self-study program provides education to students across 132 countries. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@miroslavhancinsky6111 23 сағат бұрын

I love his approach to making music accessible for everyone. That is how to truly empower people, by giving them the tools to start thinking and creating for themselves.

@TheNeilMoore 23 сағат бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree with you. Thanks for your comment!

@sophiachandler4662 3 күн бұрын

I never knew music could reshape our brains and boost creativity! Hearing that playing an instrument is like brain training for problem-solving and creative thinking is really awesome.

@TheNeilMoore 2 күн бұрын

Yes, and we're still learning more and more about the impact and benefits of learning to play. Thanks for your comment.

@sophiachandler4662 23 сағат бұрын

@@TheNeilMoore That's so cool!! Thank you for responding 🥰

@TheNeilMoore 23 сағат бұрын

@@sophiachandler4662 My pleasure Sophia!

@WormholeHaven Ай бұрын

It blew my mind when he said learning to read music shouldn't be the way we learn to play, just like we learn to talk way before reading. Makes so much sense when you think about it!

@TheNeilMoore 27 күн бұрын

I=Yes, it really does make sense. Thanks for saying so.

@SpeckledDude 24 күн бұрын

As someone who has always wanted to learn piano but felt discouraged by the old school approach, hearing about this new era of fun, accessible, playing-based learning gives me a lot of hope that maybe I'll just be able to teach myself!

@TheNeilMoore 21 күн бұрын

Great to hear that you're open to restart. Playing-based learning is the way to go!

@1ElementalTeam1 2 ай бұрын

"I haven't got a musical bone in my body" - That part was hilarious! And so true.

@TheNeilMoore 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it's amazing how real it is for people when they say "I haven't got a musical bone in my body", and, it's such a delight to watch what happens when they realize how complex the musicality is of that statement. Thanks for your comment.

@florenciaconde3817 16 күн бұрын

I just loved his energy and passion for the power of music. You can tell he really believes in this mission of elevating human creativity through musical expression. It's infectious!

@TheNeilMoore 16 күн бұрын

Yes, I do firmly believe that music has a new role to play in contributing to elevating the creative capability of humanity. Thank you for your comment, it's much appreciated.

@cooltidbits 3 күн бұрын

I think he made such an important point that EVERYONE is profoundly musical, without exception. We gotta shed the belief that only some people are musical. It's simply not true!

@TheNeilMoore 3 күн бұрын

Thanks for you comment, you're so right!!

@taylorpjansen 5 ай бұрын

The flute made from a Cave Bear's thigh bone is such a unique visual! Connecting us to our musical past in a tangible way.

@TheNeilMoore 5 ай бұрын

Yes, it's a very powerful testament

@KatzKeys 7 ай бұрын

that was incredible Neil. It doesn't matter how many times I've listened to you speak on this, it always gives me fresh FIRE to keep doing what I'm doing. Thank you so much for making a massive impact in my life and on everyone who has learned the Simply Music way. So much love to you.

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Kat.

@jayreaves1578 2 ай бұрын

His perspective on music and creativity is truly inspiring. I never thought about musicianship in such a broad, humanistic way. His method sounds like a game changer for music education worldwide.

@TheNeilMoore 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. And we really do have an opportunity, and the need, to cause a breakthrough in music learning.

@jayreaves1578 2 ай бұрын

@@TheNeilMoore thank you for the talk Neil!

@TheNeilMoore 2 ай бұрын

@@jayreaves1578 Thank you Jay!

@simaobitencourt 4 ай бұрын

I love listening to [almost] all music genres and have been emotionally moved by listening to a live symphony. So yes, music does grow my brain.

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Yes it does. Thanks for your comment.

@ellaantoinette Ай бұрын

I really hope that people can start seeing the value in creative arts again, and yes especially in music.

@TheNeilMoore Ай бұрын

I'm with you on that. And thanks for your comment.

@thisisjustright Ай бұрын

Can we talk about how cool it is that making music uses practically every part of our brain?? Like dang, no wonder it has the potential to transform us in so many ways 🤯🧠

@TheNeilMoore 27 күн бұрын

Yup, it's like a complete neuro-workout, like nothing else!! I loved how you said it, "...it has the potential to transform us in so many ways..."

@kobetclark 6 ай бұрын

Mind-blowing vision of the future! Excited about the potential of technology, but also love the emphasis on the timeless power of music.

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I'm very excited about it as well

@marlenehajdu1842 4 ай бұрын

Simply Music teaches all of this..Neil has put together a perfect learning program for music...and I would never teach any other way after seeing the results.

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Marlene.

@FortunateFollows 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate the emphasis on making music education accessible. Breaking down myths is crucial for encouraging more people to explore music.

@TheNeilMoore 5 ай бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree.

@mountain-climber Ай бұрын

Oh wow I love the reframe of like, literally language is music. Because he's right there is a rhythm and cadence even to just how we speak that's beautiful and unique to each person

@TheNeilMoore Ай бұрын

Yes, language is music! Thanks for your comment

@sanderburton 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely convinced that we're all musical beings. The examples of everyday musicality are eye-opening. Time to embrace our inner musician!

@TheNeilMoore 5 ай бұрын

Yes, so profoundly musical. I agree with you!

@BrainLoon 2 ай бұрын

I love what he's talking about in terms of creativity being the future factor because he's spot on. Of all the things that are going to be automated, creativity and the _humanities_ will never be one

@TheNeilMoore 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Creativity, and its counterpart, adaptability, will be indispensable.

@bonniejames3926 6 ай бұрын

The things scientists are learning about the brain are endlessly fascinating. It's so interesting that learning music has the power to shape how we think and create.

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Yes Bonnie, music is so powerful!

@randisoh Ай бұрын

This reminds me of a time when I was working in a store that had little radios for all the staff to talk to each other and I paged for someone, and the customer I was serving was like "oh wow are you a singer?" Lol and I was so confused because no I am not. But he insisted that there was a rhythm and melody to my voice. He even gave me his card and was like I'm in a band, we need a singer, come and try out... it's a pretty huge regret that I never took that opportunity but it's still a lovely memory.

@TheNeilMoore Ай бұрын

Great story. And these days, with playing-based music education, learning has never been easier, nor is it too late to start. Thanks for your comment.

@theauthenticiamnow 4 ай бұрын

Intrigued by the concept of playing-based music education. It seems like a game-changer in terms of actually getting kids excited and happy for their music lessons. Hopefully this approach becomes more widespread because I can definitely see it working!

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

I agree, it is a game-changer, and we'll definitely see playing-based music education taking a far more prominent role in society.

@paigelpatterson 5 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more about having to become the most creative versions of ourselves as a species, I really do think this will be a strong point in the future and we need to start focusing on it NOW while we're in the process of this societal evolution

@TheNeilMoore 3 күн бұрын

I totally agree. Now is the perfect time, as you say "while we're in the process of this societal evolution," to start developing our creative capability. Thanks for commenting.

@paigelpatterson 2 күн бұрын

@@TheNeilMoore Thank You Neil!!

@TheNeilMoore Күн бұрын

@@paigelpatterson My pleasure Paige!

@magnuskarlsonn 3 ай бұрын

The emphasis on creativity dominating the future hits home. Can't help but wonder if traditional approaches to education are keeping up with this changing landscape

@TheNeilMoore 3 ай бұрын

Yes, creativity's role in the future will be dominant. And education will be transformed by the convergence of robotics, AI, and Augmented, Virtual and Artificial Reality

@alanpotsypotts 3 ай бұрын

After listening to the many benefits of being musical I feel every child should be exposed to this valuable skill.

@TheNeilMoore 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment Alan, I couldn't agree more!

@jacksonthemanoliver Ай бұрын

The flute made from a cave bear's thigh bone blew my mind! Music really is in our DNA.

@TheNeilMoore Ай бұрын

Absolutely it is!! Amazing, right!! And thanks for your comment.

@kailirowen 2 ай бұрын

Whenever people say that to me, "I haven't got a musical bone in my body" I always say yes, because music is in the spirit ❤

@TheNeilMoore 2 ай бұрын

Good one!!

@GunDeeMug 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely loving the connection between learning music and neurological development. I wonder how many studies there are on adults picking up music later in life

@erikashik 4 ай бұрын

If music makes such a significant improvement to our brains every child should have access to this valuable and enjoyable resource.

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Erik, I totally agree with you - and right across all age groups.

@11ThaoNguyen11 3 ай бұрын

Music as a tool for brain health and creativity? Sign me up! This talk was eye-opening.

@TheNeilMoore 3 ай бұрын

Yes it is! And thanks for your comments.

@colincampbell5068 24 күн бұрын

It's amazing to think that humans were playing music before we even had language! Kinda flips the script in terms of thinking about what our priorities were as we developed

@TheNeilMoore 21 күн бұрын

It is amazing. There's such a fine line between obvious and oblivious. And in that respect, our speech is so incredibly musically obvious that we are oblivious to it.

@stealtheddefender 4 ай бұрын

I definitely did not know that music is the neurological nutrition that grows our creative ability and brains... Pretty amazing stuff!

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Yes it is. Music has so much to contribute. We keep learning more and more about its impact and benefits

@pennyhooker 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic presentation! Connecting the dots between music, creativity, and the future is truly inspiring. Let's make music education a priority!

@TheNeilMoore 5 ай бұрын

Thank you @pennyhooker. There's never been a more important time than now for us to reprioritize the importance of music and playing-based music education.

@gog-gog 4 ай бұрын

His vision of our future with life on Mars and flying cars, virtual reality and AI blew me away.

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Yes, and there's so much more to come.

@xavierdistaple8620 3 күн бұрын

It's true, we've all got rhythm and melody in us, whether we're tapping our feet or clapping along, it's really not that hard for anyone to find their rhythm

@TheNeilMoore 2 күн бұрын

Exactly. Music is a fundamental part of all of us. I appreciate your comment. Thanks.

@thesteeltitan 5 ай бұрын

I can't shake the idea of flying cars and colonizing Mars, but connecting it to music and creativity? Mind officially blown.

@TheNeilMoore 5 ай бұрын

Yes, it's a lot to take in, and we're only scratching the tip of the iceberg. I'm very excited about the role that music has to play in dealing with the complexities of the future.

@billconconi3996 Ай бұрын

The idea that music predates language and is fundamental to human nature is really incredible

@TheNeilMoore Ай бұрын

Yes, it's certainly an extraordinary thing to consider. Thanks for your comment.

@jasonopdebeeck4444 4 ай бұрын

This is such a cool talk and makes a lot of sense to me! Creating music is such a pure and instant form of expression, it makes sense that that would do all kinds of cool things to your brain!

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Exactly. Thanks for your comment.

@raulcassanova 2 ай бұрын

Einstein playing piano throughout his life and attributing intuition to it is an amazing insight! I love Einstein and I never heard that before

@TheNeilMoore 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it's a little known fact. And, that he attributed music as the source of his breakthrough!!

@busterbeansishere 2 ай бұрын

"Music is the language of the soul" I forget who said that lol but it's always resonated with me

@TheNeilMoore 2 ай бұрын

A great quote. Thanks for sharing it.

@jabajaba7488 20 күн бұрын

So many amazing points about how helpful learning an instrument can be and while that's all well and good I _wish_ part of our modern society was placing importance on the fact that things like music and art are FUN and allow you to express yourself and why can't those alone be good enough reasons for doing it and having it taught in schools?

@TheNeilMoore 19 күн бұрын

Yes, music learning is its own reward, in and of itself - the sheer and absolute pleasure that it is to play. Thanks for your comment.

@kimberlybarry3309 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Neil! That was inspiring, and I appreciate all you have done to further the education of music worldwide!

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I appreciate that

@iamajuxtaposition 28 күн бұрын

Learning music increases gray matter in the brain? That's incredible. Makes me want to practice more.

@TheNeilMoore 27 күн бұрын

Yes, it is amazing. And I hope you do practice more 🙂 Thanks for your comment.

@lincolnholmes1933 3 ай бұрын

My mom wanted me to learn an instrument and I didn't so I asked for one of those big tubas you have to wear because I thought there's no way she'll find one and actually buy it lol but sure enough she made it happen... pretty grateful for it now.

@TheNeilMoore 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha. That's an awesome story. And so glad that it's in your life now!

@SnapTalkerIsHere 4 ай бұрын

Taking away the concept that creativity is just seeing and thinking about things differently and maybe if I keep thinking like that eventually I'll tap in to my creative ability!

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Exactly, its a practice and a muscle. Music learning can help accelerate the process,

@therealgentlegiant Ай бұрын

When I was five we went on a weekend trip to some family friend and he had a bunch of guitars. I'd never seen one up close but he would play it and let me hold it and strum and I was obsessed. It was all I wanted to do but my parents couldn't afford lessons. I wish schools were able to actually teach how to play instruments in the normal music class. Maybe it's changed since I was a kid and they already do

@TheNeilMoore Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that story. And part of the good news for adults is that using a playing-based method makes learning easier than ever before. I hope you get to fulfill your childhood obsession.

@Blenderina 7 ай бұрын

I struggled with the traditional piano lessons I had as a child. The first time I heard Neil Moore speak, my understanding of how music can be learned and taught was instantly transformed. I was able to shed self limiting beliefs. As a teacher, I am thrilled to pass this on to my students and their parents.

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Yes, so many people have struggled with our traditional approach. So great that you're passing on a playing-based approach to your students.

@Adrok23 7 ай бұрын

Just watched this with my Dad. He plays the piano a little and I used to play the drums obsessively. I can't wait to see what approach and how learning music in different ways can better prepare and engage all of us as creative human beings growing and changing into the future. We loved it. Just "Brilliant" Neil Moore. Brain explosion! 🤯😂❤

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated, and great that you watched it with your Dad!

@xavierilorenzo 4 ай бұрын

I loved hearing that I'm musical despite being oblivious to it. I take music with me wherever I go but hadn't though that "musical".

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Yes Xavier, there's such a fine line between oblivious and obvious. Mostly we're oblivious to how musical we are as a species.

@coopertubner Ай бұрын

love how the speaker debunks the myth that some people just aren't musical. we all have it in us.

@TheNeilMoore Ай бұрын

Yes we do, and thank you for your comment.

@quinnsantiago 5 ай бұрын

Music is chronically undervalued, sometimes I think we have the kind of pop music we do on purpose because it ties into the "stay sleeping" mentality.

@TheNeilMoore 5 ай бұрын

I very much agree that music is undervalued, but the tide is turning, and music has a new role to play. Very exciting!

@InstaNewsNow Ай бұрын

Okay the study he starts talking about around the 7:50 mark has some pretty amazing facts

@TheNeilMoore Ай бұрын

Yes it does. Thanks for your comment.

@happyriley 4 ай бұрын

Spend a morning in a kindergarten and you'll agree that we are all natural musicians. Happily creating sounds with whatever is at hand.

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Yes, we're so naturally, wonderfully musical.

@raymaxinenelson6322 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thankyou

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, and my pleasure!

@arianaasherton 4 ай бұрын

Great points! Music education transforming into a playing-based approach is intriguing. Could this be the key to widespread musical self-expression?

@TheNeilMoore 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ariana. I believe plying-based music education will certainly be a key to widespread musical self-expression.

@careytmoore 6 ай бұрын

The idea that all humans are deeply musical is fascinating. It challenges the 'I'm not musical' myth. We're all part of the musical species!

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Yes it is, yes it does, and yes we are. Thanks Carey.

@annbenson1076 7 ай бұрын

Spine chilling!!

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Ann

@geraldsolley 2 ай бұрын

Anyone else get anxious listening to him talk about all the advancements that we're going to start seeing? Just me? ??

@TheNeilMoore 2 ай бұрын

It's definitely not just you @geraldsolley. It's very appropriate to feel that way. We're all going to have to develop our ability to adapt, hence why it's so important for us to reprioritize the importance of developing our creative capability. Thanks for your comment.

@PedroEscuderoOficial 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@jessettucker 6 ай бұрын

I wonder how the person who carved that flute would react if they could see some of the ways we make music nowadays

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Yes, it's such a different world these days.

@BideshiLal-ed9gv Ай бұрын

Ssu

@TheNeilMoore Ай бұрын

@@BideshiLal-ed9gv Hello. And, sorry, I don't understand your message.

@bleugh9451 Ай бұрын

This talk makes me want to pick up an instrument again and see where it takes my creativity.

@TheNeilMoore Ай бұрын

I'd definitely encourage you to pick it up. And it's good to know that playing-based music education makes learning easier then ever before. Thanks for commenting.

@bleugh9451 Ай бұрын

@@TheNeilMoore thats a challenge, lol, I am already thanks!

@TheNeilMoore Ай бұрын

@@bleugh9451 Great!! Well done!

@Raspberry-Media 2 ай бұрын

omg sorry I was not expecting the question around the 6:30 mark and honestly I don't know?? cheeee way to make a point

@TheNeilMoore 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Honestly, you're in the same boat as most people. We're now starting to develop a deeper understanding of the fact that we do have the ability to develop, at a neurological lever, our creative capability.

@bellathomas3440 3 ай бұрын

Learned something new today. 60,000 years ago we made a flute from a thigh bone of a bear. How cool is that?

@TheNeilMoore 3 ай бұрын

Isn't it just amazing! Music came first, then it gave us language! Awesome

@RakeshParihar-nt7ew 7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Glad that you loved it!!

@BlingHive 4 ай бұрын

I had no idea that learning music has the ability to increase the amount of grey matter in my brain.

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Yes, it also positively alters the structure of the brain's white matter! Musicianship is a miracle gift that just keeps on giving.

@EcoBurstSocials 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the talk, but I'm skeptical about the claim that music education doesn't have to involve learning to read music. In my experience you learn that stuff so you can communicate your ideas to other people, same as learning to do technical drawings before you make something

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the talk. Learning to read music is certainly a great thing, and very important. But the 'talk first, learn to read later' approach, when applied to music learning, gets students immediately playing great-sounding music. Building a solid foundation of musical genres and styles first, then bringing reading into the picture, is a far easier and more successful experience for the vast majority of students of all ages. We have found this to the consistent experience. With a global community of educators having now taught playing-based music education for over 26 years, and with millions of lessons having been taught this way, the results speak for themselves, and the delaying of music reading is certainly what we will see more of in the future.

@alanwbell 5 ай бұрын

Music is the soundtrack to my life whenever possible but I've not learnt to play an instrument. I wonder if that makes a difference to your brain?

@TheNeilMoore 5 ай бұрын

Learning to play, makes all the difference. It's easier to learn nowadays than ever before (with playing-based music education), and its impact on the brain is extraordinary.

@ThevictorVictorius 7 ай бұрын

First 🎉🎉

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Excellent

@viccromtron 4 ай бұрын

Taking away the concept that creativity is just seeing and thinking about things differently.

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Great. It certainly is more accessible when we boil it down to its simple design - seeing, thinking about, and doing things differently.

@jaxstub 4 ай бұрын

Having never learned to play an instrument my neurological nutrition may need some help 😅

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

And what's great about playing-based music education is that starting, at any age, is easier now than ever before. And the benefits are fully available!

@drkarenbukharibukhari9931 7 ай бұрын

Ubermusic🎉

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

Uber appreciate that 🙂

@drkarenbukharibukhari9931 7 ай бұрын

Ilovechurchchours🎉choirssweetpious🎉

@TheNeilMoore 6 ай бұрын

That's great to hear.

@user-nt2cj1ps4u 3 ай бұрын

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@brandawoodword 4 ай бұрын

Not convinced that playing music can really make a difference? Einstein played piano and credited it for his insights. Just saying!

@TheNeilMoore 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. And yes, and the emerging science in this field of understanding is really beginning to reveal so much more about the psychological, emotional and neurological impact of musicianship. Very exciting!!

@BroadMarginGirl 3 ай бұрын

That bear thigh bone flute is incredible. I don't know why but it makes sense to me that we had music before we even had words

@TheNeilMoore 3 ай бұрын

Yes, when we understand how incredibly musical speech is, it makes perfect sense that our musicality was the foundation on which language was built.

@juniorjensen 5 ай бұрын

The flute made from a Cave Bear's thigh bone is such a unique visual! Connecting us to our musical past in a tangible way.

@TheNeilMoore 5 ай бұрын

So unique, and yes, it very much connects us. And re-connecting to something that's so ancient, yet so naturally and profoundly human, is such an extraordinary opportunity.