Education There’s New Evidence That Music Lessons Boost Kids’ Cognitive Skills Dutch schoolchildren reported higher scores on several key tests if they took supplemental music lessons. Tom Jacobs
Education Trained Musicians Make Better Decisions New research finds there's an advantage to starting music lessons in late childhood. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Benefits of the Ukulele on Kids’ Attitudes For certain Canadian children, music classes teach the benefits of sympathy and cooperation. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Music Instruction Can Make for a Smarter Teen New research finds music lessons produce neural benefits in kids who don't start formal training until high school. Tom Jacobs
Books & Culture News in Brief Previous Site Sections What Leads to a Lifetime of Music-Making? Swedish researchers put their finger on a variety of factors, including starting early in life and taking lessons more than once a week. Tom Jacobs