Daniel Levitin is a former professional Rock Guitar/Sax Manwho has played with Max Torme, Blue Oyster Cult, and David Bird. He has also produced several gold records to his credit and has worked with Stevie Wonder. Went back to college and became a neuroscientist researcher. Has written two books, The one mentioned in the Title to this post and "The World in Six Songs."

I have read both and have been working against the St. Paul, MN. school board who wish to ban Instrumental music in the St. Paul schools. I have volunteered there for 18 years working with elementary school teachers. I will be speaking at the School Board meeting on St. Patty's day. The topic of my speach will be "How Musical Expertise Improves Cognitive Skills."


Wish me luck!!