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The study referenced here is called Music Lessons Enhance IQ led by researcher E. Glenn Schellenberg. Of course, learning music is its own reward. It just happens to have some very neat extra benefits. Make sure to get my free PDF What to Listen to in 2025 when you join my email list in my bio. #musiceducation #musicteacher #pianoteacher #chorusteacher #choirdirector

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🎶 Music doesn’t just make school more musical, it makes school more enjoyable overall.

A study of nearly 1,000 Finnish pupils found that those in extended music classes reported greater satisfaction at school across almost every area, even in non-music subjects. 🧠✨ That’s the ripple effect of music education.

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Summer was fantastic, now life continues. It's really great to be back teaching at Hillfield Strathalan College as well as my home studio. I am currently accepting new students. Call me, text me, email me.... let's get started!

Did you know your music lessons are also shaping language development? 🎶🧠

Musical notes and spoken words share a neural connection, both build the brain through pattern, precision, and practise.

You're not just teaching music. You're helping students become better listeners, readers, and communicators. That’s powerful teaching.

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Music learning isn't just for musicians.

Did you know surgeons who learned music as kids tend to perform tasks faster and more precisely?

That’s because music strengthens coordination, timing, and attention, skills that translate into so many careers beyond the stage.

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I love that there is so much science to back this up now. It is something I have observed for many, many years.

Experts widely recognize music as one of the most powerful skills children can learn, with profound effects on brain development, focus, confidence, and long-term success. According to GreatSchools org, playing an instrument engages the same brain regions involved in language, memory, and critical thinking. Music training strengthens neural pathways, improves auditory processing, and enhances verbal memory, skills that directly support academic achievement.

Stanford researchers even found that mastering an instrument improves how the brain processes spoken language, making music especially beneficial for children struggling with reading or communication.

Music also boosts emotional and social development. As noted by Psychology Today, learning music activates the brain’s dopamine reward system, which increases motivation, mood, and perseverance. Children who experience progress in music often develop a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence, which carries over into other areas of life.

Furthermore, Lonestar Neurology highlights that music stimulates multiple brain regions simultaneously, promoting better problem-solving, pattern recognition, and hand-eye coordination. These cognitive benefits are long-lasting and contribute to overall mental agility and resilience.

Preparations are under way for another school year full of music and magic! Our Spring recital was extremely rewarding. These young performers did not disappoint! 🥳❤