“The physical and mental benefits of playing an instrument extend to all types of players — from beginners to professional artists.
And it’s never too early — or too late — to start. Learning an instrument can help develop your brain when you are a kid; playing an instrument as a senior can help you retrain and remap neural circuits that are inclined to atrophy, which helps you stay mentally young.”
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