I started researching how drumming can be used therapeutically over 35 years ago and founded the REI Institute in 1994 to explore specific rhythm techniques in a clinical setting. We began this research with people on the autism and ADHD spectrums and saw significant improvements in a variety of symptoms. While clinical research has been valuable in finding the best ways to help our clients, I’ve always been drawn to more measurable ways seeing how our music is working.
One approach to this research is with the EEG studies we’ve done. Another testing method is using a Continuous Performance Test (CPT). CPTs are used to diagnose and refine treatment of ADHD and are a great measurement of how someone is able to sustain their attention during a long task.
We first launched a CPT in our previous streaming site, Brain Shift Radio, and collected a ton of great data. Lately I’ve been working on building a version of the CPT for Brain Stim Audio.
I’m pleased to announce that it is live in the form of MusicFocusLab.com
This site is more than the static test format we used on Brain Shift Radio. I built a place where not only can I conduct as many studies and variables as I want, other music researchers can create and manage their own studies.
Whether you’re a listener or a researcher, I hope you check out musicfocuslab.com to see just how powerful music can be as an aid to sustaining focused attention.
If you want to explore many tracks and playlists with varying levels of focus, log in to the app at BrainStimAudio.com and choose the Focus and Brain Boost categories.
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