Society for Music

Perception & Cognition

Who We Are

Welcome to The Society for Music Perception and Cognition (SMPC), a not-for-profit scholarly organization dedicated to the study of music cognition. Use our website to learn about this rapidly growing field, including information on researchers, conferences, and student opportunities. Join us as we explore one of the most fascinating aspects of being human.

Resources

The Society for Music Perception and Cognition (SMPC) is a hub for the study of music cognition. Our resources page features a detailed map of music cognition labs worldwide. We also offer a course syllabi bank from those teaching classes on music cognition and other related topics.

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