We recently found an article that suggests learning how to play an instrument makes one smarter. That, according to a study in the August publication of the journal “Nature Reviews Neuroscience.”
Studying music is an exercise for your brain, and just like how physical exertion on the body changes your muscle fibers, brain cells are actually transformed when training in music.
The article continues:
“Because a musician must learn to decipher tones and timing more acutely than non-musicians, the brain’s auditory sensors become much more developed. Musically educated Children are found to have a larger vocabulary and better reading skills than those who have never studied music. A better perception of pitch and timing helps musicians interpret inflections in the voice, and through a practice of putting together sound patterns, they have a more natural inclination for foreign languages. The study touches on the importance of music education in schools, and suggests that society, ‘re-examine the role of music in shaping individual development.’ Implementing more musical training in schools could also help those students with speech or reading learning disabilities.”
