Walter Werzowa, a music producer and the founder of the music therapy start-up HealthTunes, will give a lecture at the Work Culture Festival on 23 October 2024 on the topic “Supported by Sound, or Why Music Can Inspire Work”. The IBA Forum editorial team spoke with him about the complex role of soundscapes in the workplace, the question of whether absolute silence is indeed a key to productivity, and how thoughtfully selected sounds and melodies can foster enhanced focus and creativity.