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Neuroscientist and New York Times best-selling author of This Is Your Brain on Music Daniel J. Levitin reveals the deep connections between music and healing. Daniel J. Levitin is a neuroscientist, musician, and the author of four New York Times best-selling books, including This Is Your Brain on Music. He is dean emeritus at Minerva University, professor emeritus at McGill University, and visiting professor at UCLA. A saxophonist, guitarist, bass player, and vocalist, he has worked as a producer and recording consultant. He lives in California.

Daniel J. Levitin in conversation with Stewart Copeland discussing his book, "I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine"Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 8pm*Virtual event airs on September 16 at 6pm PT/9pm ETDaniel J. Levitin with Stewart Copelanddiscussing his book, I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as MedicineTICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$25 General Admisison ticket Additional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on September 16, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueNeuroscientist and New York Times best-selling author of This Is Your Brain on Music Daniel J. Levitin reveals the deep connections between music and healing.Daniel J. Levitin is a neuroscientist, musician, and the author of four New York Times best-selling books, including This Is Your Brain on Music. He is dean emeritus at Minerva University, professor emeritus at McGill University, and visiting professor at UCLA. A saxophonist, guitarist, bass player, and vocalist, he has worked as a Read More ...

Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach, CA welcomes Jodi Picoult to discuss BY ANY OTHER NAME on September 15, 2024 at 3PM PT! Join Barnes & Noble - Huntington Beach on Sunday, September 15 at 3 PM , as we welcome New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult for a discussion to celebrate the release of BY ANY OTHER NAME, a novel about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—who are both forced to hide behind another name. Jodi Picoult will be in conversation with Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka for this special event! To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.   Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.   TICKETING INFORMATION: There are two ticket types for this event: SEATED Book Admission - $32.33 (Admission + Read More ...