Neural synchrony in joint interaction

This project follows up evidence that even brief spontaneous musical interaction can increase affiliative markers in later conversation. The team uses dual-EEG (hyperscanning) to examine how non-experts’ neural activity is modulated while making music together, and to identify shared cognitive processes underlying spontaneous interaction in speech and music.

Related Publications

Robledo, J.-P., Cross, I., Phillips, M., Kearney, J., & Taylor, J. Interpersonal neural synchrony in joint music-making and conversation: toward an integrative Marr-level account PsyArXiv (2025)
Robledo, J. P., Hawkins, S., Cornejo, C., Cross, I., Party, D., & Hurtado, E. Musical improvisation enhances interpersonal coordination in subsequent conversation: Motor and speech evidence PLOS ONE (2021)