How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain: TED-Ed

Educator Anita Collins and animator/director Sharon Colman Graham recently released a TED-Ed video that highlights some of the actual neurological benefits to playing music. Spoiler alert: “Playing a musical instrument engages practically every area of the brain at once.” The video is full of similarly powerful soundbytes about the unique and impactful mental benefits of playing music. 

Take a moment to watch it for yourself here:

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