A Life In Music

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Early Life

20210513

20210517 (R4)

When music journalist Jude Rogers lost her father aged five, she turned to songs for solace and structure. Music helped her redefine her identity as a teenager and connect with her young child as a parent after post-natal depression.

In four programmes, Jude speaks to musicians, neuroscientists, psychologists and music-lovers to discover how fundamental music is at each stage of our lives.

In episode 1, Early Life, Jude looks at how music shapes our lives from before we are even born, helping us form connections with the people around us, control our impulses and even become more empathetic.

We hear from Nigerian musician Femi Kuti, music psychologist Dr Samuel Mehr, developmental cognitive neuroscientist Dr Assal Habibi, music therapist and teacher Tiziana Pozzo and 7-year-old pianist Laasya and her father, Jithender.

Producer: Georgia Moodie

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4

Journalist Jude Rogers examines how music shapes us from before we are even born.

Journalist Jude Rogers examines how fundamental music is at each stage of our lives.

Teenage Life

20210520

20210524 (R4)

In this emotional and educational series, we explore how music impacts us at each stage of our lives. In four programmes, Jude speaks to musicians, neuroscientists, psychologists and music-lovers to discover why music means so much to us all.

In this second episode, Teenage life, Jude explores how music provides teenagers with agency, autonomy and emotional support. As they begin to form their identity, music makes teenagers feel more in control of their lives and even helps crucial parts of their brains to mature.

We hear from Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Nadine Shah, music psychologist Associate Professor Suvi Saarikallio, neuroscientist Professor Elvira Brattico, and K-pop fan Ellelivia Degiorgio.

Producer: Georgia Moodie

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4

Music journalist Jude Rogers examines how music impacts us as teeangers.

Journalist Jude Rogers examines how fundamental music is at each stage of our lives.

Adult Life

20210527

20210531 (R4)

In this emotional and educational series, we explore how music impacts us at each stage of our lives. Across four programmes in A Life In Music, Jude speaks to musicians, neuroscientists, psychologists and music-lovers to discover why music means so much to us all.

In this third episode, Adult Life, Jude explores how music helps us navigate the challenges and changes that come our way in adulthood. How and why does music allow us to come to terms with our past, quiet the demons in our head and move forward with our lives?

We hear from American singer-songwriter John Grant, neuroscientist Dr Daniel Levitin, Dr Beate Peter who researches electronic dance music cultures, and dance music fans Brett and Sylvia Van Toen.

Producer: Georgia Moodie

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4

Music journalist Jude Rogers on how music helps us through crisis and change in adulthood.

Journalist Jude Rogers examines how fundamental music is at each stage of our lives.

Later Life

20210603

20210607 (R4)

In this fourth and final episode, Later life, Jude explores how music can keep us active, alert, and involved in the world around us as we grow older. We now know that learning music as a child or taking part in a choir as an older adult for just 16 weeks can improve the way our brains process sound. Participating in a choir also makes us feel less lonely and increases our interest in life as we age.

We hear from English singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull, neuroscientists Professor Nina Kraus, Assistant Professor Assal Habibi, and Professor Julene Johnson, palliative care consultant and clinical director Professor Mark Taubert and Welsh chorister Effie Evans.

Producer: Georgia Moodie

A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4

Journalist Jude Rogers on how music keeps us happy, alert and connected as we grow older.

Journalist Jude Rogers examines how fundamental music is at each stage of our lives.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Early Life	20210513	20210517 (R4)	When music journalist Jude Rogers lost her father aged five, she turned to songs for solace and structure. Music helped her redefine her identity as a teenager and connect with her young child as a parent after post-natal depression. In four programmes, Jude speaks to musicians, neuroscientists, psychologists and music-lovers to discover how fundamental music is at each stage of our lives. In episode 1, Early Life, Jude looks at how music shapes our lives from before we are even born, helping us form connections with the people around us, control our impulses and even become more empathetic. We hear from Nigerian musician Femi Kuti, music psychologist Dr Samuel Mehr, developmental cognitive neuroscientist Dr Assal Habibi, music therapist and teacher Tiziana Pozzo and 7-year-old pianist Laasya and her father, Jithender. Producer: Georgia Moodie A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4 Journalist Jude Rogers examines how music shapes us from before we are even born. Journalist Jude Rogers examines how fundamental music is at each stage of our lives.
02	Teenage Life	20210520	20210524 (R4)	When music journalist Jude Rogers lost her father aged five, she turned to songs for solace and structure. Music helped her redefine her identity as a teenager and connect with her young child as a parent after post-natal depression. In this emotional and educational series, we explore how music impacts us at each stage of our lives. In four programmes, Jude speaks to musicians, neuroscientists, psychologists and music-lovers to discover why music means so much to us all. In this second episode, Teenage life, Jude explores how music provides teenagers with agency, autonomy and emotional support. As they begin to form their identity, music makes teenagers feel more in control of their lives and even helps crucial parts of their brains to mature. We hear from Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Nadine Shah, music psychologist Associate Professor Suvi Saarikallio, neuroscientist Professor Elvira Brattico, and K-pop fan Ellelivia Degiorgio. Producer: Georgia Moodie A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4 Music journalist Jude Rogers examines how music impacts us as teeangers. Journalist Jude Rogers examines how fundamental music is at each stage of our lives.
03	Adult Life	20210527	20210531 (R4)	When music journalist Jude Rogers lost her father aged five, she turned to songs for solace and structure. Music helped her redefine her identity as a teenager and connect with her young child as a parent after post-natal depression. In this emotional and educational series, we explore how music impacts us at each stage of our lives. Across four programmes in A Life In Music, Jude speaks to musicians, neuroscientists, psychologists and music-lovers to discover why music means so much to us all. In this third episode, Adult Life, Jude explores how music helps us navigate the challenges and changes that come our way in adulthood. How and why does music allow us to come to terms with our past, quiet the demons in our head and move forward with our lives? We hear from American singer-songwriter John Grant, neuroscientist Dr Daniel Levitin, Dr Beate Peter who researches electronic dance music cultures, and dance music fans Brett and Sylvia Van Toen. Producer: Georgia Moodie A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4 Music journalist Jude Rogers on how music helps us through crisis and change in adulthood. Journalist Jude Rogers examines how fundamental music is at each stage of our lives.
04	Later Life	20210603	20210607 (R4)	When music journalist Jude Rogers lost her father aged five, she turned to songs for solace and structure. Music helped her redefine her identity as a teenager and connect with her young child as a parent after post-natal depression. In this emotional and educational series, we explore how music impacts us at each stage of our lives. In four programmes, Jude speaks to musicians, neuroscientists, psychologists and music-lovers to discover why music means so much to us all. In this fourth and final episode, Later life, Jude explores how music can keep us active, alert, and involved in the world around us as we grow older. We now know that learning music as a child or taking part in a choir as an older adult for just 16 weeks can improve the way our brains process sound. Participating in a choir also makes us feel less lonely and increases our interest in life as we age. We hear from English singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull, neuroscientists Professor Nina Kraus, Assistant Professor Assal Habibi, and Professor Julene Johnson, palliative care consultant and clinical director Professor Mark Taubert and Welsh chorister Effie Evans. Producer: Georgia Moodie A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 4 Journalist Jude Rogers on how music keeps us happy, alert and connected as we grow older. Journalist Jude Rogers examines how fundamental music is at each stage of our lives.