Synesthesia, a neurological condition that effects the senses, allows around four percent of the population to experience the world in seemingly incomprehensible ways. It has been found that artists, such as musicians, may be more likely to have this condition due to their innate aesthetic sensitivity, though very few studies examine how this effected their views on music or how it facilitates or impedes their artistry. By using oral history methodology, a method that allows participants to freely share their own experiences with the condition, several interviews showed many differing relationships between synesthesia and musical backgrounds. It was also discovered that while there seems to be a connection between how synesthesia effects musicians' daily lives and their understanding of music, as well as several connections between the musicians themselves, there is a different response by each musician. Because their personal experiences showed a varied range of reactions, the question remains open.
