Music training speeds up brain development in children

Dr Assal Habibi, PhD Assistant Research Professor of Psychology USC Brain and Creativity Institute

“Our findings suggest that music training during childhood, even for a period as brief as two years, can accelerate brain development and sound processing. We believe that this may benefit language acquisition in children given that developing language and reading skills engage similar brain areas. This can particularly benefit at-risk children in low socioeconomic status neighborhoods who experience more difficulties with language development.”

Mindbeatz - not only does our program include many of the same techniques as musical training such as adhering to rhythms, adjusting to varying tempi and basics of drumming, while in a group dynamic, but it lays the foundation for greater awareness and appreciation of music. The music in our series is not an afterthought, not just a beat. It’s a vital part of the curriculum. Students will “develop their ears” as it relates to music and will therefore be primed to accept all different types and genres.