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Learning a musical instrument can be fun, keep your brain active and healthy, and make you popular around campfires. What’s not to like? Unfortunately, learning to play an instrument can be very ...

Taking up an instrument? Great! But be warned - it’s not as easy as you might think... No matter how hard you protest, everyone you know will assume that just because you’ve started learning an ...

If you're looking for a new hobby or skill, why not try learning a musical instrument? Learning and playing an instrument has some real benefits to boosting your mood and mental health, as it sparks ...

Research into children’s interest in learning a musical instrument finds that young children are keener than ever, but interest among older children is dwindling. A new piece of research by the Royal ...

Learning to play an instrument is no mean feat and it’s an established fact that the sooner you start – while your brain and agile fingers are still malleable and up for it – the sooner you'll crack ...

First it was playing Mozart to ­babies to improve brain development – which was never really proved. And now ­Edinburgh University researchers in psychology and music are proposing that music in ...

Play this Reception game to learn all about music! Play this fun music game, Mushy Music, with your child and join the Mushies at a magical music festival. They can practise their music and rhythm ...

It’s happened to all of us. You see an audition you’re perfect for, and you’re so excited…. But just before you submit yourself for your dream role, you scroll down and see the fine print: Must Play ...