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How Music Lessons Boost Our Brains, Reading Skills, And More

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Friday, September 5, 2014, 5:00pm
By Rob Ferrett

Music lessons and community music programs can boost learning and reading skills, even among at-risk youth, according to new research.   The lead researcher shares the ways music can boost our brains.

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