Music lessons builds kids’ brain power, study says

Roger Highfield | Daily Telegraph LONDON – Young children who take music lessons show more advanced brain development and improved memory than those who do not, according to a study published Wednesday. Researchers claim to have found the first evidence of musical training being linked to greater attention skills. After a year, musically trained children performed better […]

Music to Parents’ Ears

Suzanne Boynton | New York Times | Special Features Want to help your child succeed in school? Start now, while she’s young, by getting her into the school band or orchestra. Or the chorus. Or give her piano lessons. The U.S. College Board, which administers the SAT test used by most U.S. universities to determine […]

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