Amir Mano

Music has been an important part of my life for many years. I am a trombonist and musician, and I continue to perform, collaborate, and explore music alongside my work in neuroscience.

I began playing the trombone as a 9 year-old and have since played in orchestras and bands. Over the years, music has taken me through different styles, ensembles, and musical experiences. Today, I continue to play and take part in musical projects whenever I can.

My experience as a musician is also closely connected to my scientific interests. Much of my research asks how the brain changes through musical learning and how musical experience is represented in the brain. Being both a researcher and a musician gives me a personal perspective on the questions I study.

My wife is a piano teacher, and watching her teach has given me a close-up view of just how demanding both learning and teaching music can be — a perspective that shapes how I think about my research.