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Neuroscientists are discovering multiple ways that musical training improves the function and connectivity of different brain regions. Musical training increases brain volume and strengthens ...

Learning to sing or play a musical instrument can improve language and reading skills of disadvantaged children, according to a new study released Friday. Nina Kraus, PhD, a neurobiologist at ...

Learning an instrument is a bit intimidating at first, but the benefits range from increasing your memory capacity to making your better at math. You can learn to play on your own as long as you're ...

A recent study uncovered a crucial piece into why playing a musical instrument can help older adults retain their listening skills and ward off age-related cognitive declines. A recent study conducted ...

Playing a musical instrument throughout life improves the connection between the hearing area and the motor zone, as revealed by a new study. The research, performed through the analysis of the brain ...