Learning music is often seen as a hobby or an extra perk in school, but new research shows it’s much more than that. A growing body of evidence reveals that music learning is a powerful tool to ...

In our modern, digital world, it’s more important than ever to share the wonders of classical music with children. “The nuance and musicality of real people playing real instruments will always be ...

Learning music is good for everyone, especially children, whose brains are constantly developing. Along with activities like sport, maths, learning languages and ballet, music has been shown to ...

Almost 20 years ago, psychologist Ellie Brown was looking to do research on a Head Start preschool program, to examine how it affected kids from low-income families. Brown, a professor of psychology ...

The Kaufman Music Center on the Upper West Side has put 10 brass instruments in 10 New York City kids' hands since the fall. They are 10 kids who have always wanted to learn how to play an instrument ...