Learning an instrument can be simultaneously one of the most gratifying and frustrating tasks a person can attempt. The cognitive benefits learning music can provide are vast, as years of scientific ...

Playing the violin had never been easy, but she didn't remember it being this hard. In childhood, Dubai-based Yashvi Dhanak ...

We all consider learning musical instruments. After deciding, however, we have to weigh the cons and the pros, wondering whether this new hobby would be something worth investing our precious time in.

What’s the right age to start learning a musical instrument? If your intention is to become a professional performer gracing the concert stages of the world, then the answer is the younger the better.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Eleven years ago, Michele decided to start learning the piano. Her initial aim was to be able to sit at the keyboard, Carole King-style, ...

The benefits of learning a musical instrument extend beyond just being able to wow people at parties. Here's how one writer uses guitar as meditation. I’m no stranger to trying new musical instruments ...

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Piano sales in the U.S. have plummeted in recent years. But the dip isn't indicative of fewer people playing the instrument.

Whether revisiting a forgotten passion or embarking on an entirely new musical journey, embracing an instrument could prove ...