Discussion on Uncommon Measure by Natalie Hodges - The Big Library Read pick for May 2025. It’s a thoughtful reflection on performance, cultural expectation, and finding meaning beyond mastery.
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Join us live for a special Big Library Read event featuring Natalie Hodges, author of Uncommon Measure: A Journey Through Music, Performance, and the Science of Time.
In this exclusive Q&A, Natalie will be interviewed by Leah Miller, Director of Book Publishing at AARP, for a conversation that explores the profound connections between music, neuroscience, and the nature of time.
