Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-20-2026
Abstract
Musical training is often associated with growth artistically, however its influence reaches beyond artistry into further advancement of cognitive development. This paper explores the extent of the benefits that learning to play an instrument can have on a child’s developing mind through various executive functioning, attention control, memory processing, and language based skills.
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Recommended Citation
Gretta Gebhard. "The Reason to the Rhythm: The Impact of Music Training on Cognitive Development" (2026). Psychology Student Publications. 136.
https://commons.und.edu/psych-stu/136
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