Teresa Tullar's Music Studio

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MIT researchers discovered that teaching music activates both hemispheres of the brain, boosting memory, attention, language skills, and problem-solving. Unlike coding, which mainly develops logical thinking, music combines creativity, emotions, and collaboration, giving children a wider cognitive advantage.

Studies show kids who learn music often outperform peers academically, displaying stronger focus, improved reading skills, and better teamwork. Experts even suggest that starting with music makes it easier for children to learn coding later, since their brains are already trained for complex pattern recognition.

This research highlights how music is more than an art — it’s a powerful tool for building intelligence and shaping well-rounded learners.

Learning music= brain power!!

Learning music in childhood does more than just teach kids to play an instrument—it strengthens the brain in remarkable ways. Studies show that musical training activates multiple areas of the brain at once, improving memory and attention. Children who practice music often develop better recall skills, as their brains learn to store and retrieve complex patterns of notes, rhythms, and lyrics. This mental workout creates stronger connections between brain regions, which benefits overall cognitive development.

Interestingly, music also links closely with mathematics. Rhythm, timing, and musical structure share similarities with math concepts like fractions, patterns, and ratios. When music lessons are connected to math learning, children often perform better in problem-solving and numerical reasoning. Over time, these skills can boost confidence in both academics and creativity. In short, music training in childhood is not just an art—it is a tool that enhances brain growth, memory, and even logical thinking.

It’s so much fun to be able to play your own 𝕄𝕌𝕊𝕀ℂ ! 🎵 🎹. 🎶

It’s a true delight to me to help ‘unlock the world’ of making your own music to students of all ages!! (Ages 3 yrs to retirees in their 80’s!)

I was just looking back on some photos of young, excited students over the years- they’ve all learned to make such beautiful music of their own !! 🎶 🎵

If you’re ready to learn to play 🎹piano - or if you have a young one that you want to explore the world of music, we do have a wonderful time here in my studio!

Feel free to contact me and check out my music studio website:
www.ttcurls.com

Being able to make your own music 🎵 is so incredibly important !!

MIT Says Music — Not Coding — Might Be the Key to Raising Smarter Kids 🎻🧠

Debating whether to enroll your child in **piano lessons or coding camp**? New MIT research might surprise you.

The study found that **learning to code** mainly activates **general-purpose brain areas** tied to logic and problem-solving — useful, yes, but limited.

**Music**, on the other hand, lights up the brain in more profound ways. Playing an instrument from a young age strengthens brain **regions tied to language, memory, and executive function** — and here’s the kicker: those benefits **last a lifetime**, even if the child stops playing later on.

While coding builds skills for today’s jobs, **music may shape a more flexible, resilient, and intelligent brain** for life.

🎹 Bottom line? **Music isn’t just an art — it’s brain food.**