THE COGNITIVE BENEFITS OF MUSIC

Brooke RobisonED 562

TECHNOLOGY GIVES US A

PEEK

CHILDHOOD MUSIC LESSONS

• Even a few lessons can provide benefits.

• The effects last. • Even if adults haven't

practiced in years.

CHILDHOOD MUSIC LESSONS

• Better readers.• More creative

problem-solvers. • Better listeners.

MUSIC HAS INTRINSIC

VALUEWe shouldn’t teach music because it

“makes us smarter.” We should teach music because we value the

art itself.