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LIVELab - McMaster University's Institute for Music and the Mind MIMM

Name: LIVELab - McMaster University's Institute for Music and the Mind MIMM
Address: Hamilton, ON, CA
Telephone: +19055259140
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LIVELab - McMaster University's Institute for Music and the Mind MIMM

The LIVELab is committed to developing a renowned facility for the scientific study of music, sound, & movement and their importance in human development.

Our page showcases the innovative research conducted in our unique space, using the different technology available to us. Also seen here will be articles and/or media segments about the Lab. And, an exciting part of our focus over the coming months will be a Concert Series with a wide variety of musical performances. The original McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind (MIMM) Facebook

Page will remain an open forum, with an exchange of ideas whereas this page will be more information-focused. Looking forward to your comments and please Like us!

07/25/2025

We had such a fun time hosting the Shad McMaster 2025 cohort at the LIVELab this summer!☀️ You brought great energy, asked thoughtful questions, and made the space come alive. 🎧🎶

Thanks so much for the sweet card. We’re really glad the visit meant something to you. Keep learning, exploring, and dreaming big. You’ve got so much ahead of you!💙💙

07/10/2025

Today in the lab… tracking brain waves while working on hip hop motion capture data! 🧠

(… Just kidding! We were demoing EEG in the middle of a mocap work sesh 😂)

07/03/2025

Huge congrats to Cindy! 🎓

She’s been with the LIVELab since 2021 as a work-study student. You’ve probably seen her around leading tours, behind the scenes at concerts, or running research participants!

Cindy has officially graduated this year and we couldn’t be prouder 💛 We’re going to miss her so much… she’s been such a thoughtful, reliable, and all-around amazing research student!

Wishing you all the best in this next chapter, Cindy!! ✨👏

06/23/2025

Last week we ran our Motion Capture course at the LIVELab!

Students got hands-on experience with every step of the process — from setting up motion capture and running a dance-based experiment, to analyzing the data in MATLAB.

A fun opportunity to explore how movement becomes data, and what that can tell us about human behaviour!

06/11/2025

Feeling incredibly honoured that this image — from Chancellor ’s Continuance performance with in the LIVELab — was selected as the winner of ’s Art of Research Showcase in the “Connecting Communities” category!

PhD researcher submitted the photo to honour the connection between cultural expression, community healing, and the research spaces we create.

A heartfelt thank you to Santee Smith and Kaha:wi Dance Theatre for sharing such a powerful and meaningful performance with us 🙏🏼

05/20/2025

Last week, we wrapped up an incredible two-week workshop where students explored how to collect and analyze brainwave data. The workshop ended with a research showcase where they presented projects they developed from scratch 🧠🧠🧠

Huge congrats to all the participants — fantastic job! ⚡👏

05/14/2025

Over the past week, our students have been learning how to record brain activity using EEG 🧠 Yesterday’s session featured a hands-on lesson in capping, led by our incredible tech team Dan and Hany!

EEG (electroencephalography) is a non-invasive method of measuring the brain’s electrical activity. It helps us study different mental states—like focus or relaxation—and how the brain locks into rhythms in music, or even with other people during shared experiences 🎶👥

🎬 Swipe to see some real-time brainwaves captured right here in the LIVELab!

04/30/2025

🎶 Join us for a free public tour of the LIVELab this Saturday, May 3rd, as part of Open Doors Hamilton!

Come see our cutting-edge tech, including EEG, motion capture, and heart rate monitoring that we use during live concerts 🧠💓🎵

Sign up here! https://www.showpass.com/doh2025/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafMnG_1os7kIaeoUvqHQpKBKM31lo5juQChJNvgOBECmeFO_q0k4UrX7Cy5jQ_aem_85ZFN0yEq-eEfJnuZrOvRw

04/21/2025

Behind the scenes of the Federal Leaders’ Debate study 🗳️✨

This past week, we ran a special live study of voters as they watched the federal leaders’ debate at . In collaboration with and the LIVELab, we monitored participants’ eye gaze and heart rates in real time during the debate. Participants also completed surveys before and after the session.

This research helps us better understand the audience experience of the debate — how we focus, react, and form opinions about what we see on stage.

Huge thanks to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped bring this to life! We’re so excited to dive into the data 🧠📊

04/14/2025

Still undecided about who to vote for?
 Get paid $50 to watch the political leaders debate this THURSDAY, April 17 from 6:15–9:15PM at the LIVELab! 🗳️💰

We’re running a special study with to understand how people respond to political debates.

If you take part, you’ll: 👀 Wear eye-tracking glasses 💓 Wear a smartwatch to measure heart rate and other physiological signals 🎥 Watch the debate in real time 💵 Get $50 for your time

We’re looking for: ✅ Undecided voters between 18-34 years old ✅ People with normal vision or who wear contact lenses

📍 McMaster Psychology Building 🔗 Sign-up link in bio!

Please share! 🙂🙏🏼

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Hamilton, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19055259140

Website

https://livelab.mcmaster.ca/home/

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