About this Event
On April 22nd, we present : "The Physics of Music" by Prof. Jason J.B. Harlow, PhD, BSc
What makes music sound so good? What actually happens when an instrument fills a room with sound? In this lecture, we explore the science behind music — from vibrating strings and resonating instruments to psychoacoustics.
Through live demonstrations and accessible concepts, you’ll discover how musicians transform energy into sound, how resonance shapes the tones we hear, and why your inner ear is uniquely designed to recognize harmony. We’ll also explore psychoacoustics — the science of how humans perceive sound — and how music can influence our minds and bodies.
Whether you’re a music lover, a science enthusiast, or simply curious about why certain sounds give you chills, this lecture reveals the fascinating physics behind the music you hear every day.
💡 About the wonderful Professor Jason J.B. Harlow
Jason J. B. Harlow is a Teaching Stream Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto. He earned his BSc in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Toronto and his PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics from Pennsylvania State University.
Before returning to Toronto, he spent six years as the resident astronomer at the University of the Pacific. An award-winning educator, Harlow received the Outstanding Teaching Award from U of T’s Faculty of Arts & Science in 2022 and the 2023 Medal for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching from the Canadian Association of Physicists.
He is also the author of an online textbook developed from a course he has taught for nearly a decade: The Physics of Music.
📅 Date: April 22, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Near King and University, Downtown Toronto. The exact location will be emailed to you via the email you use while purchasing the ticket.
🎤 Speaker: Professor Jason Harlow, PhD.
Expect to leave with a geeky view into some of the music you've come to love over the years.
🎟 Seats are limited!
❗️Please note: the location in this eventbrite page is NOT the exact location, only indicates the general area. The exact location will be emailed to you via the email you use while purchasing the ticket. Keep an eye out in your inbox or spam folder a couple weeks before the event as well.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St Andrew, 173 King Street, Toronto, Canada
CAD 33.28
