Playing an instrument benefits your brain–here’s how:

Learning to play an instrument is very important and beneficial to the development of a child’s mind and indeed his or her entire being.  Rather than cutting music programs from the schools, we should be better funded them, especially for those schools where students might not otherwise have the opportunity for structured music education in their lives.  Watch this fascinating video on how music lessons benefit those who engage in them:

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-playing-an-instrument-benefits-your-brain-anita-collins