Many of you may already play an instrument, whilst some of you may not. But what many people do not realise are the full benefits of playing an instrument. Some of you may believe that instruments are ...

Meanwhile, 35 percent of musicians say playing boosts their mood, while nearly one in three (31 percent) feel more relaxed. Three in ten instantly feel more positive when they pick up their instrument ...

MUSIC is the key to tranquillity as adults turn to their instruments when in need of a pick me up. A poll of 1,000 people who play the guitar, piano and drums found a quarter experience a sense of ...

Various studies show that children with asthma can improve their lung function by regularly playing wind instruments. It's also helpful if you have asthma, COPD or cystic fibrosis. Kirsten Neumann/dpa ...

Jimi Hendrix performing in 1967. Guitar was among the instruments non-players most wanted to pick up (Svenska Dagbladet/AFP via Getty ) Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest ...

Generations of parents have told their children to practice their musical instruments. Parents have good reason to keep on top of their children’s musical education, since learning an instrument is ...

They say rock stars live fast and die young. But playing a musical instrument throughout life has been linked to better brain health in older adults. Scientists from the University of Exeter reviewed ...

With increasing pressure placed on young people, it can be hard to know how to help them cope with the demands of modern life. But learning to play a musical instrument has been shown to help mental – ...

Playing an instrument makes us better listeners by altering our brain waves, new research reveals. In the first study of its kind, researchers demonstrated making music significantly alters activity ...