A musical child is a happy child! In the following article you can read about “The Top 17 Ways Learning a Musical Instrument Gives You The Edge”. I started studying music at age 4 and can tell you it certainly sharpened my concentration, increased my responsibility, taught me to be a better listener, improved my coordination, reduced my stress levels and put me on a path of perseverance!
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/top-17-ways-learning-musical-instrument-gives-edge.html
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