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Happy Memorial Day! The school will be closed today through Monday.

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Have you ever dreamed of strumming a guitar on your porch, backyard, or at the beach? Summer is the perfect time to pick up that new hobby. Give yourself or a family member the gift of music this summer. Book now at solomonguitarstudio.com

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Trust me, when you’re 70-80 years old, you’re going to either regret that you didn’t or be grateful that you did do everything in your power to nourish your brain when you were in your younger years of life. Studies have revealed that playing a musical instrument (learning and practicing) builds more new neural connections (neuroplasticity) in the brain than almost any other activity on the planet.

Playing an instrument engages nearly every part of the brain at once, including auditory (sound), motor (movement), and visual (reading music) areas. This simultaneous activation strengthens neural pathways and the connections between them.

The process of translating written music (visual) into precise finger movements (motor) and hearing the correct sound (auditory) forces the brain to integrate information from different sense. This improves cognitive flexibility and the ability to multitask.

Unlike skills that are learned and then automated (like tying your shoelaces), playing music involves a continuous process of learning new techniques, memorizing passages and improvising. This constant challenge of mastering new skills maintains and strengthens neuroplasticity throughout life.

Additionally, long-term musical training can lead to both structural and functional changes in the brain. For example, studies show musicians often have larger gray matter volumes in areas related to motor, auditory, and visuospatial processing, as well as a larger corpus callosum.

Also, the act of learning new music helps create new synapses (connections between neurons), while repetitive practice strengthens existing ones. This is a key mechanism of neuroplasticity that allows information to be processed more efficiently.

Playing also requires complex cognitive control, including planning, attention and working memory. The brain strengthens the neural networks associated with these functions, which can lead to better focus and organization in other areas of life.

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Teacher Joseph’s band Juliet and the East is putting on an all-ages benefit concert this Saturday, with all donations going to the Clark County and Oregon food banks. Join us for a fun night of music and help support your neighbors during the holiday season!

November 22nd 5-7 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver
4505 E 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98661

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