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How can playing an instrument improve my life?
This guide looks that the benefits to playing an instrument and how it can improve your life. In conjunction with the BBC’s Get Playing initiative.
Proof It's Never Too Late to Learn an Instrument
Why older adults have advantages over kids as music students
The Top 17 Ways Learning a Musical Instrument Gives You The Edge
Why are those who are good playing an instrument also good at other things? What are the benefits of playing a musical instrument that give them the edge?
5 More Reasons Your Child Should be Learning a Musical Instrument
Neuroscientists say benefits of learning a musical instrument at a young age include improved memory, discipline, self-confidence, and verbal skills.
Want to 'train your brain'? Forget apps, learn a musical instrument
Musical training can have a dramatic impact on your brain’s structure, enhancing your memory, spatial reasoning and language skills
More older adults learn it’s never too late to pick up a musical instrument
Seniors are increasingly embracing musicianship, spurred on by studies showing its health benefits.
6 Benefits of Music Lessons
Learning to play an instrument can help your child fine-tune her ear and enhance skills needed for education and social interaction.
18 Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument
The Chinese philosopher Confucius said long ago that "Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without." Playing a musical instrument has many benefits and can bring joy to you and to everyone around you. This article will provide you with 18 benefits of playing an instrument and will hopefully give you a better sense of appreciation and pride for music.
Virtual reality studio could totally change how we record music
Quiz: Which instrument were you born to play?
Forget about the instrument you already play, or the one you’ve always dreamed of playing – which musical instrument were you born to play?
What Is the Easiest Instrument to Play?
There are popular instruments to play & easy instruments to play. For beginners (adults & kids), we hope you find our list of easiest instruments to play a help!
How to learn a musical instrument as an adult
Tips for picking up an instrument again - or starting from scratch.
Rebuilding the sound of musical instruments
Is it possible to rebuild the sound of instruments captured long ago on vintage recordings? It seems movies can be modernized by colorization, but what about recordings?
What Is the Most Popular Instrument to Play?
What's the most popular instrument to play? If you're new to music or have been playing for years, find out which instruments made the list.
Musical instruments explained: a beginner's guide
New to this whole instrument lark? Our guide is just for you.
How does a professional pianist choose an instrument?
Pianists, generally speaking, do not take their instruments with them (although Vladimir Horowitz was a notable, determined exception). So how do they go about choosing the right instrument for a recital? We filmed classical star Yundi while he did just that…
How to Ship Musical Instruments
When you're shipping musical instruments, you need to properly package your valuable piece. Find out how to prepare and ship your instrument.
What Musical Instrument Are You?
Which musical instrument are you most similar to? Take this personality quiz to find out.
