About this Event
A Conversation on Sound, Emotion, Memory, and the Neuroscience of Listening
Join a professor and musician for How Your Brain Turns Sound Into Emotions, an engaging exploration of how the brain transforms sounds into powerful emotional experiences. Together, we'll uncover why certain songs, voices, rhythms, and sounds can instantly make us feel happy, calm, nostalgic, or even uneasy, and explore how the brain connects what we hear with our emotions, memories, and experiences.
What We'll Cover:
• How the brain processes sound - Explore how the brain interprets what we hear and transforms sound waves into meaningful experiences.
• Why sounds trigger emotions - Discover how music, voices, rhythms, and everyday sounds can activate emotional responses and influence how we feel.
• The connection between sound and memory - Learn why certain sounds and songs can bring back vivid memories and emotions from the past.
Whether you're fascinated by neuroscience, interested in music and psychology, or simply curious about why certain sounds can move you so deeply, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the powerful connection between sound, emotion, and memory.
Don't miss this chance to connect with your After5Society.
About The Speaker:
Dr. Kate Amrine is a New York City-based musician and educator whose work spans classical, jazz, and musical theater performance, as well as teaching and ensemble leadership. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance and Psychology from New York University and a Master’s degree from the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University. Kate is an Adjunct Instructor at NYU, where she teaches non-music majors trumpet fundamentals and musicality, and she also runs a private teaching studio working with students of all ages and levels. As a freelance performer and contractor, she has played in and assembled ensembles for Broadway, theater productions, and diverse musical projects across New York City. She is passionate about making music accessible and helping others connect more deeply to sound, creativity, and expression.
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!
Event venue & nearby stays
Hell's Kitchen (address to be found in email confirmation), (address to be found in email confirmation), New York, United States
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