A deft, unique exploration of how music makes us who we are, throughout our lives.
Victoria Williamson is a lecturer and researcher in music
psychology who holds academic posts in the UK and Switzerland. An
expert in the impact of music on human behaviour, she has worked in
both university and private industry research and hosts the popular
educational blog musicpsychology.co.uk.
Her personal musical life began aged six with classical guitar, an
instrument that she still adores and has taught to both children
and adults. A popular public speaker, she has presented her work at
numerous forums including TED, the Latitude Festival, the British
Science Festival and NPR.
Her writing has appeared in NME and her research has been presented
across national and international media including BBC, ITV, Channel
4 and Sky (UK), CNN and MSNBC (USA), CBC (Canada), Radio New
Zealand National, and 2SER and the Big Issue (Australia).
An excellent starting point for anyone wanting to know more about
the role of music in human experience.
*The Psychologist*
An insightful book on a fascinating subject.
*The Lady*
A fascinating insight into our relationship with music.
*Waterstones.com*
'Dr Vicky Williamson's love of and fascination with the book's
subject rolls off every page. She conveys the mystery and magic of
music in a very clear and understandable way that makes not just
for a compelling read but also one that will make you hear and
listen to music in new ways'.
*PPL*
With a clear and conversational style, Williamson shares anecdotes
as a springboard to discussing a range of experimental evidence for
such intriguing uses. The reader gains considerable insight into
how music can modulate emotional experiences.
You Are the Music demonstrates how much the music within us
matters. Remaining practical and thoughtful throughout, Williamson
incisively places music in a biological context.
*Science*
Her survey provides an uncomplicated look at music's power to
impact human behaviour - ****
*BBC Music Magazine*
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