Unlocking the Power of Musical Memories: Why Childhood Tunes Stick with Us
2025-03-26
yourlifechoices.com.au
Have you ever found yourself effortlessly recalling the lyrics to a song from your childhood, yet struggling to remember what you had for breakfast last week? This phenomenon is due to the unique way music is processed in our brains, making it 'remarkably resistant to forgetting', according to Steffen Herff, Leader of the Sydney Music. Research suggests that musical memories from childhood are particularly strong due to the emotional connections we form with music at a young age, with popular keywords like 'music psychology' and 'memory recall' shedding light on this fascinating topic.
