Passion Project

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I feel like this question was made for me to answer haha, because I am currently doing a research project that incorporates both music and medicine! I am researching the effect of frequencies in music and general sounds in the limbic system (or simply put, how do the highs and lows in music stimulate emotional responses?). I am researching this to expand music therapy :). Here's what I suggest for coming up with ideas for a passion project

1. Get inspired! Keep up with current events in both music and medicine. Watch videos on topics you find intriguing.

2. Find a link. How are music and medicine different and how are they similar? How can music aid medicine and vice versa. Like @McKellarr said, playing for a local hospital is a great way to link music and medicine :). You could also consider starting a research project. Write a paper on the mathematical or scientific side of music. One recent study in Johns Hopkins Univesity revealed that singing strenthed the vocals chords of Parkinson's Disease patients.

3. Develop Your Niche. Are you a guitar player? Do you play the flute? Sing? Do you write music, compose music, produce music, etc? What about medicine? What is the branch you want to go into? Oncology? Immunology? Dermatology? Do you want to work in insurance? Fight for better healthcare? Be specific about your skills and hopes for the future.

4. Find a mentor. This is not mandatory but having someone who can teach you things you may never have considered before can be super helpful. This could include shadowing a doctor at a local hospital, working closely with a vocal coach, etc.

I hope this was helpful and best of luck to you! :) Let me know if I can clarify anything.