How are musicians in a band or orchestra able to play in time? This is one of the questions that Peter Keller, who is professor of neuroscience at Aarhus University's Centre for Music in The Brain, is seeking to answer.

His research revolves around the perceptual and motor skills and neural mechanisms which enable people to interact and communicate in musical contexts.

According to Peter Keller, the ability to communicate via music promotes social bonds which support both collaboration and culture. He explains that different psychiatric and neurological conditions, including schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease, are associated with reduced coordination skills and that this may contribute to their detrimental effects on health and well-being, meaning it is therefore promising to study how music can be used in efforts to improve the quality of life of people affected by these conditions.

Peter Keller holds Bachelor's degrees in music and psychology together with a PhD in psychology from the University of New South Wales in Australia.

Contact

Professor Peter Keller
Aarhus University, Department of Clinical Medicine – Center for Music in the Brain
Mail: P.Keller@westernsydney.edu.au