An intriguing new study shows positive cognitive effects for older people playing an instrument for the first time.

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Anyone who’s learned to play a musical instrument knows that it helps to develop discipline, coordination and time-management skills. But research from the University of Vermont indicates it can also ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Learning a musical instrument could prevent “brain rot” and boost concentration in young people glued to social media, research ...

Some of us find it challenging to translate written musical notations into auditory signals and/or motor programming. Some cannot tell one tone apart from another. Some struggle with keeping up with ...

This book isn't enough to teach me a new skill, so I reached out to some Houston music friends Credit: Jesse Sendejas, Jr. I frequently write about music and my kids are in bands so I’m often asked if ...

Learning a musical instrument could prevent "brain rot" and boost concentration in young people glued to social media, research has suggested. "Musical training may not only enrich cultural and ...