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MEDIA ADVISORY
Study reveals music is more than just pleasure
Studies show your mood, mental clarity, and well-being can all be positively affected based on designer
music

WHO: Rollin McCraty, Director of research at the Institute of HeartMath

Mike Atkinson, Laboratory Project Manager at the Institute of HeartMath
Dana Tomasino, biologist at the Institute of HeartMath
Bob Barrios-Choplin, Assistant Professor of Management, US Naval Postgraduate
School

WHAT: The study investigates the impact of different types of music on tension, mood and
mental clarity. The results showed designer music was the most effective in increasing
positive feelings and decreasing negative feelings. Results suggest designer music may be
useful in the treatment of tension, mental distraction, and negative moods.

WHEN: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5

WHERE: Westfield World Trade Center 150 Greenwich Street 62nd floor, New York, NY 10007

DETAILS: Listen at an intimate concert at the Spotify NYC Headquarters to learn about the new
‘designer music’ genre studies and how the genre can be used to improve lives.

PHOTO OP: Various artist performing the “designer music” genre at the Spotify headquarters

CONTACT: Samantha Seymour

123-456-7890
seymou57@msu.edu

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