source: TED-ED http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-playing-an-instrument-benefits-your-brain-anita-collins
TED-ED: How playing an instrument benefits your brain
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“Does music make kids smarter? At what age should a child begin music lessons? Where should you purchase an instrument? What should parents expect from a child’s teachers and lessons? How can you get kids to practice? Raising Musical Kids answers these and many other questions as it guides parents through everything from assembling a …
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