Lend Your Ears and Brain to Research

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for research in the BPM Research Lab.

Improvisation Study (active Fall 2026-Spring 2027):

The BPM Research Lab is currently recruiting volunteers for a research project looking at the impact of improvisation training on auditory processing skills important to musicianship, including auditory memory and music perception.

We’re looking for musicians meeting the following criteria:

  • College OR Conservatory students with 5 or more years of improvisation experience in any genre including jazz, folk, world music, etc.
  • At any stage of your training, including first semester students

What will you do?
– Listen to music and other sounds in a sound-attenuated room 

How long will it take?
– Approximately 90 minutes

Will I be compensated for my participation?
– Yes, you will earn up to $25 for your time.

If you are interested in participating in research, you may let us know of your interest here: https://forms.gle/UKsqwCng2nnTbMXa9