The center is organized around four research subjects:

• Perception centered around music perception and cognition
• Action, led by Peter Vuust (PI, Director): centered around the processing of musical rhythms and the interaction between rhythm and motor behavior
• Emotion, led by Morten Kringelbach (PI): centered around the relationship between music and emotions, and how and why music brings pleasure
• Learning, led by Elvira Brattico (PI): centered around the effect of music training, expertise and individual traits