Daniel J. Levitin

Daniel J. Levitin

Keynote Speaker: James McGill Professor Emeritus, Best-Selling Author, Neuroscientist, Cognitive Psychologist & Musician

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Daniel J. Levitin Biography

Dr. Daniel Levitin is a neuroscientist, best-selling author, and musician. His research addresses fundamental questions in auditory memory, musical structure, and the connections between music, the brain, and health. He has published over 300 scientific articles in journals such as Science, Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Neuron, and Cognition. He is James McGill Professor Emeritus at McGill University, Founding Dean of Minerva University in San Francisco, and Adjunct Professor of Neurosciences in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine.

He writes about health, science, and medicine for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and The Wall Street Journal, and appears regularly on NPR and CBC Radio. His research has been featured 17 times in The New York Times. He is the author of five consecutive bestselling books: "This Is Your Brain On Music," "The World in Six Songs," "The Organized Mind," "Successful Aging," and "A Field Guide to Lies". His new book is "I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine". His books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 3 million copies.

Prior to entering academia, Levitin was a record producer and engineer, and has worked with artists such as Blue Öyster Cult, Santana, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, and Joni Mitchell. He has been awarded 17 gold and platinum records. He sings, plays saxophone, guitar, piano, and bass, and has performed with Mel Tormé, Bobby McFerrin, Rosanne Cash, Sting, Renée Fleming, Victor Wooten, Neil Young, and David Byrne. He has released two solo albums of his own songs, Turnaround and sex and math.

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Daniel J. Levitin Speaking Topics

Fostering Creativity in Business

Music in Advertising: Musical Solutions for Customer Needs

The Cognitive Neuroscience of Musical Experience

The World in Six Songs -- How Music Led to Culture, Civilization and Human Nature

The Organized Mind for Business and Life: What Neural Science Teaches Us

Daniel J. Levitin Videos

Daniel J. Levitin: It Will Never Be Perfect, But It Will Get Better
Fred Pinto Podcast | Mind, Body & Music with Dr. Daniel J. Levitin

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What topics does Daniel J. Levitin speak about?

Daniel J. Levitin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Science, Neuroscience, Author, Aging, Leadership, Health & Wellness, Creativity, Business and Business Consulting.

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Daniel J. Levitin generally travels from Montreal, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Daniel J. Levitin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Science, Neuroscience and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Daniel J. Levitin for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Daniel J. Levitin generally travels from Montreal, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maddy Dychtwald, Daniel Altman and Thomas Perls. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Daniel J. Levitin for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/04/2026.

Daniel J. Levitin Speaking Topics

  • Fostering Creativity in Business

  • Music in Advertising: Musical Solutions for Customer Needs

  • The Cognitive Neuroscience of Musical Experience

  • The World in Six Songs -- How Music Led to Culture, Civilization and Human Nature

  • The Organized Mind for Business and Life: What Neural Science Teaches Us

Daniel J. Levitin Videos

Daniel J. Levitin: It Will Never Be Perfect, But It Will Get Better
Fred Pinto Podcast | Mind, Body & Music with Dr. Daniel J. Levitin

Daniel J. Levitin News

  • How do I book Daniel J. Levitin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Daniel J. Levitin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Daniel J. Levitin, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Daniel J. Levitin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Daniel J. Levitin for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Daniel J. Levitin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Daniel J. Levitin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Daniel J. Levitin speak about?

    Daniel J. Levitin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Science, Neuroscience, Author, Aging, Leadership, Health & Wellness, Creativity, Business and Business Consulting.
  • Where does Daniel J. Levitin travel from?

    Daniel J. Levitin generally travels from Montreal, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Daniel J. Levitin?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Daniel J. Levitin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Daniel J. Levitin for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Daniel J. Levitin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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