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THE SCIENCE

Playing an instrument improves brain function.  Really.  Check out this video:

ARTICLES

Your Aging Brain Will Be in Better Shape If You’ve Taken Music Lessons http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/01/140103-music-lessons-brain-aging-cognitive-neuroscience/

3 Things Parents Must Tell Children When They Begin a Musical Instrument: http://getbanded.com/3-things-parents-must-tell-their-children-when-they-begin-a-musical-instrument/ (getbanded.com, March 2015)

13 Scientific Studies Prove Lessons Were the Best Thing Your Parents Did For You: http://mic.com/articles/110628/13-scientific-studies-prove-music-lessons-were-the-best-thing-your-parents-did-for-you (Mic.com, February 17, 2015)

The Benefits of Music Education  http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-benefits-of-music-education/

Stop “Defending” Music Education http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-greene/stop-defending-music-education-_b_7564550.html

20 Important Benefits of Music in Our Schools http://www.nafme.org/20-important-benefits-of-music-in-our-schools/