After5NewYork - The Science of Sound: How Music Changes Human Behavior

Schedule

Tue Sep 29 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Midtown (address to be found in email confirmation) | New York, NY

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How sound and music influence the brain, emotions, and the way we think, feel, and behave.
About this Event

A Conversation on Music, Psychology, and Human Behavior

Join a pianist, educator, and psychology researcher for The Science of Sound: How Music Changes Human Behavior, an engaging exploration of how music interacts with the mind and body to influence our emotions, memories, learning, and behavior. Together, we'll explore the psychology behind why music affects us so deeply and how sound can shape the way we think, feel, learn, and perform.


What We'll Cover:

• How music affects the brain - Explore the psychological processes behind how music influences emotions, attention, memory, and mood.

• Music, learning, and performance - Discover how music and deliberate practice can shape learning, skill development, focus, and performance.

• The mind body connection - Examine how emotional states can influence creativity, motivation, and our ability to learn and perform at our best.

Whether you're a music lover, psychology enthusiast, lifelong learner, or simply curious about why certain songs can instantly change your mood, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the powerful relationship between music, the mind, and human behavior.

Don't miss this chance to connect with your After5Society.


About The Speaker:

Michelle Kalisz is a pianist, educator, and former Adobe enterprise partnerships professional who combines psychology, music, and performance to explore how people learn and develop their creative potential. She holds a master's degree in Piano Performance from Hunter College and a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. As the operator and lead teacher of Michelle K Music, she focuses on helping students develop both the technical and mental skills needed for performance success. Through her work and writing on the science and psychology of music learning, Michelle explores the connection between creativity, learning, performance, and the mind body relationship.


Good to know before you come:

• Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation email

• Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled

• The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward

• This is a participatory event

• Seating is limited to keep the experience intimate


Agenda

🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open & Drinks Flow

Info: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!


🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Guided Experience / Talk

Info: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in — it’s your experience to enjoy.


🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Q&A / Reflection

Info: Ask questions, share insights, or hear behind-the-scenes stories from the host in a casual discussion.


🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Social Time & Connection

Info: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event!


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Where is it happening?

Midtown (address to be found in email confirmation), Address found in email confirmation, New York, United States

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Tickets

USD 29.99

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