Dr. Simone Dalla Bella

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Biography

Simone Dalla Bella is a full professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Montreal. His research focuses on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying musical perception and performance. Dalla Bella studies musical abilities such as pitch and rhythm perception and production in both the general population and individuals with musical deficits. His current work is centered on evaluating and profiling rhythmic abilities among healthy individuals and clinical populations, such as patients with Parkinson's disease and ADHD. He explores the use of rhythmic stimulation and training to improve motor skills, such as gait and speech in Parkinson patients. Dalla Bella employs a variety of methods including behavioral techniques, motion capture, and EEG, leveraging new wearable technologies for assessment and training. He co-leads the International Laboratory for Research on Brain, Music, and Sound (BRAMS) and oversees several graduate theses and doctoral projects on related topics.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2005-09-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, Canada

Full-time faculty member in the Department of Psychology, involved in teaching, research, and student supervision.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.