40Hz: Music & Neuroscience Research on Sound and Perception
40Hz is an open research platform investigating how sound frequencies influence listening, perception and wellbeing, developed by a multidisciplinary community of neuroscientists, researchers, artists and producers through shared scientific protocols, music based experimentation and live experiences.
Exploring the influence of 40Hz frequencies on auditory experience
40Hz is a research project focused on the study of how sound frequencies, and in particular 40Hz stimulation, influence auditory perception, listening processes and cognitive states. The project combines experimental music practices with neuroscientific research, data collection and live testing environments, creating a shared space where scientific methodology and artistic exploration evolve together.
THE RESEARCH
An introduction to the 40Hz research platform, its origins, methodology and artistic framework. This section outlines how music, neuroscience and live experimentation converge within a shared research process.
FINDINGS
An overview of the results produced during Phase 1, including behavioral observations, listening responses and ongoing EEG analysis. A space where artistic experimentation meets measurable research outcomes.
SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES
A curated selection of studies, papers and academic references related to auditory stimulation, neural entrainment and 40Hz frequencies. This section situates the project within current neuroscientific research.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCY
Follow the artists currently developing new musical works and compositional protocols
as part of the 40Hz research program.
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Lo.Sai (Lorenzo Saini) in residency: the third chapter of 40Hz Phase 2 begins
Leggi tutto: Lo.Sai (Lorenzo Saini) in residency: the third chapter of 40Hz Phase 2 beginsFrom July 3rd to 24th, the Atelier Musicale at Casa degli Artisti hosts the third residency of 40Hz Phase 2, with Lorenzo Saini, aka Lo.Sai. Musician, producer, sound artist and composer, Saini’s path weaves together piano, philosophy and double bass, including a period teaching electronic music production in Berlin (EM-School and Catalyst) and a specialization in composition for image at the Civica Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado in Milan. His practice…
EVENTS
Upcoming performances, open studios, listening sessions and public events from the 40Hz research program.
There are currently no public events scheduled.
Visit the Events page to explore previous Open Studios and stay informed about upcoming listening sessions, artist residencies and public presentations.
LATEST NEWS
News, insights and public moments from the evolving 40Hz research journey
- Lo.Sai (Lorenzo Saini) in residency: the third chapter of 40Hz Phase 2 begins
From July 3rd to 24th, the Atelier Musicale at Casa degli Artisti hosts the third residency of 40Hz Phase 2, with Lorenzo Saini, aka Lo.Sai. Musician, producer, sound artist and composer, Saini’s path weaves together… Leggi tutto: Lo.Sai (Lorenzo Saini) in residency: the third chapter of 40Hz Phase 2 begins - Mattia Valentini joins the 40Hz Artist Residency – Phase 2
Casa degli Artisti is pleased to welcome Mattia Valentini, musician, producer and composer, as the second resident artist of Phase 2 of the 40Hz research project. Mattia’s artistic practice explores the relationship between electronic music,… Leggi tutto: Mattia Valentini joins the 40Hz Artist Residency – Phase 2 - Gabriele Vassalli Opens Phase 2 of the 40Hz Research Project
Casa degli Artisti is pleased to welcome musician, electronic music producer and composer Gabriele Vassalli as the first resident artist of Phase 2 of the 40Hz research project. A co-founder of the experimental music project… Leggi tutto: Gabriele Vassalli Opens Phase 2 of the 40Hz Research Project
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OPEN CALL 40HZ 2026
40Hz is an open research platform where artists, neuroscientists, researchers, producers and the public collaborate to explore how sound frequencies shape listening, perception and wellbeing.
Through artistic research, live performances and participatory formats, the project invites audiences and professionals to engage with sound as a shared field of experimentation. The next phase (Fase 2) of the project expands this dialogue, opening new opportunities for artists and researchers to contribute to the development of compositional protocols, scientific methodologies and collective knowledge around 40Hz.
GET INVOLVED
Open Call 2026
The 2026 Open Call invites artists and producers to join the next phase of the 40Hz research platform. Selected participants will develop original musical works integrating sub-frequencies within a shared compositional and research framework, in dialogue with neuroscientists and researchers.
Apply as Researcher, Scientist or Artist
40Hz is open to researchers, neuroscientists and artists interested in contributing directly to the platform. We welcome collaborations focused on experimental design, data analysis, artistic research and the development of shared protocols bridging music and neuroscience.
Participate as a Research Volunteer
We are welcoming volunteers interested in taking part in EEG listening sessions. Participants will attend short weekly sessions of approximately 20 minutes, contributing to ongoing measurements of listening, perception and cognitive response using non-invasive EEG technology.
LATEST PRESS
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Sky Arte
Casa degli Artisti Launches the 40Hz Open Call 2026 Sky Arte presents the launch of the second phase of the 40Hz research platform through an international open call dedicated to musicians and composers. The article highlights the project’s focus on sub-frequencies, immersive listening and neuroscientific observation, positioning 40Hz as a unique intersection between contemporary music…
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Cosmopolitan
40Hz Phase 2: Music, Art and Neuroscience in Milan Cosmopolitan Italia presents the launch of Phase 2 of the 40Hz project at Casa degli Artisti, describing it as a research laboratory where music, neuroscience and experimental listening practices intersect. The article focuses on the evolution of the platform toward broader scientific observation, immersive public experiences…
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Vanity Fair
40Hz: Music, Frequencies and Psychophysical Wellbeing Vanity Fair explores the 40Hz project as an interdisciplinary platform investigating the relationship between sound frequencies, perception and wellbeing. The article highlights how live musical performances, neuroscientific observation and immersive listening environments converge within a research process focused on anxiety, stress reduction and cognitive balance https://www.vanityfair.it/article/benessere-psicofisico-grazie-alla-musica-che-cose-il-progetto-40hz-che-studia-le-frequenze-sonore-per-ridurre-ansia-e-stress
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Lifegate
LifeGate features 40Hz: when music becomes wellbeing research LifeGate spotlighted 40Hz, our music & neuroscience research initiative exploring how sound around 40 Hz can influence the brain, emotions, and wellbeing. The article also highlights the 2026 open call and the Milan-based context behind the project. https://www.lifegate.it/evento/progetto-40hz-musica-benessere
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