Join world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming for an inspiring evening exploring the powerful connection between music, health, and human connection. Music and Mind brings together leading voices from medicine, research, and the arts to examine how music can foster wellness, strengthen community, and support healing across all stages of life.

Through a series of brief presentations and panel discussion, featured guests, including clinicians, researchers, and artists, will share insights on music and social connection, songwriting as a tool for healing, and the role of live music experiences in enhancing well-being. The program will also include live musical performances that offer reflection and showcase the restorative power of song.

Panelists:
Andy Wooldridge, MD
Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Palliative Care Physician
Program Director, Arts and Humanities in Healthcare, Department of Medicine

Kyshona
Singer/Songwriter/Music Therapist

Miriam Lense, PhD
Associate Professor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Co-Director, Vanderbilt Music Cognition Lab

This program is presented in partnership with the Music Cognition Lab at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.