Explores the relationship between neuroscience and music, as well as maintaining musicians' physical health.

, edited by Richard Colwell and Carol Richardson (2002), is a foundational reference work that synthesizes and expands upon the literature of music education research. Sponsored by the Music Educators National Conference (MENC), it serves as a successor and companion to the original 1992 handbook, incorporating a decade of significant shifts in the field. Key Themes and Contributions

Scholarly reviews highlight both the monumental scale and the inherent challenges of such a massive undertaking: