Latest Research Reveals: Music Aids Learning

 New research from McMaster University in Canada suggests that music lessons can improve learning ability in young children by encouraging different patterns of brain development. Dr Takako Fujioka claims "It is clear that music is good for children's cognitive development."

After taking Suzuki music lessons for one year, children aged 4 - 6 out-performed a control group in tests showing improved memory, numeracy and literacy skills.

"This is the first study to show that brain responses in young, musically trained and untrained children change differently over the course of a year"
according to lead researcher Professor Laurel Trainor.

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