Why learning a musical instrument could stave off ‘brain rot’ and help concentration
Learning a musical instrument may help improve concentration and prevent cognitive decline in young people. A study found that formal musical training is linked to better attention and vigilance. As social media usage increases among children, music lessons could serve as a beneficial countermeasure.
- ▪Research suggests that musical training can enhance attention and vigilance in young individuals.
- ▪The study involved 268 participants aged eight to 34, comparing musicians to non-musicians.
- ▪Participants with musical training showed faster responses and fewer attention lapses during tasks.
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NewsHealthWhy learning a musical instrument could stave off ‘brain rot’ and help concentrationMusical training may help young people have ‘superior attention and vigilance’, study suggests Rebecca Whittaker Wednesday 27 May 2026 19:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2984592","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/musical-instrument-learning-concentration-brain-rot-study-b2984592.html","title":"Why learning a musical instrument could stave off ‘brain rot’ and help concentration"}}How do young people feel about the U16…
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