Play Skillfully Piano Studio

Play Skillfully Piano Studio Home Studio of Heidi Orahood

Fun, weekly half-hour lessons in my home
Beginner to Early-Advanced
22 years teaching experience
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Ages 4 to 94!

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🎹 🎵 🎶 From ThefarmacyrealLearning to play an instrument can increase IQ in children by strengthening the brain through a...
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Learning to play an instrument can increase IQ in children by strengthening the brain through a combination of auditory, physical and cognitive demands, which stimulates neuroplasticity. This full-brain “workout” builds new neural connections and strengthens areas of the brain related to memory, attention, and executive functions like planning and multitasking. As a result, children who study music often show improvements in cognitive skills and academic performance, such as in math and language.

🗂️How Music Boosts Brain Function:

📑Stimulates Neuroplasticity: Playing an instrument forces the brain to work harder, creating new neural pathways and strengthening connections, especially in regions responsible for memory, attention and motor skills.

📑Enhances Executive Function: The mental discipline, planning and focus required for learning and performing music improve executive functions like planning, problem-solving and multitasking.

📑Improves Sensory and Motor Skills: The activity engages multiple brain regions, including the auditory and motor cortices, improving coordination, fine motor control, and the ability to process sensory information.

📑Boosts Academic Performance: Studies show a correlation between music education and higher scores in math, reading and language tests.

📑Develops Abstract Thought: Music training can enhance the brain’s ability to process and synthesize new information, improving abstract and logical reasoning skills.

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12/04/2025

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Learning to play an instrument can increase IQ in children by strengthening the brain through a combination of auditory, physical, and cognitive demands, which stimulates neuroplasticity. This “full-brain workout” builds new neural connections and strengthens areas of the brain related to memory, attention, and executive functions like planning and multitasking. As a result, children who study music often show improvements in cognitive skills and academic performance, such as in math and language.

▶️How music training boosts brain function

📑Stimulates neuroplasticity: Playing an instrument forces the brain to work harder, creating new neural pathways and strengthening connections, especially in regions responsible for memory, attention, and motor skills.

📑Enhances executive function: The mental discipline, planning, and focus required for learning and performing music improve executive functions like planning, problem-solving, and multitasking.

📑Improves sensory and motor skills: The activity engages multiple brain areas, including the auditory and motor cortices, improving coordination, fine motor control, and the ability to process sensory information.

📑Boosts academic performance: Studies show a correlation between music education and higher scores in math, reading, and language tests.

📑Develops abstract thought: Music training can enhance the brain’s ability to process and synthesize new information, improving abstract and logical reasoning skills.

PMID: 21614212

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10/28/2025

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Numerous studies have proven that learning to play a musical instrument significantly enhances brain development and function in children, particularly in areas related to auditory processing, language and cognitive abilities.

This is because playing an instrument requires memorizing notes, rhythms and finger positions, actively engaging the brain’s memory systems. This process helps improve working memory, the ability to hold and manipulate information.

Also, the concentration needed to learn and play music strengthens attention spans and enhances cognitive control. This is especially beneficial for children who may have difficulty focusing.

Additionally, music engages various brain regions, including those responsible for motor control, auditory processing, and visual perception. This activity strengthens connections between these areas, leading to increased brain plasticity.

Children who learn to play instruments even often demonstrate improved academic performance, including higher scores in subjects like math, science and English!

Studies also show that music can help children manage anxiety, focus attention and regulate emotions.

PMID: 24672420, 24808819

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