Good article from Be Brain Fit blog by science writer Deane Alban. Includes hot links to primary sources and studies. From the article:
“What you’ll learn about how music affects the brain in this article:
- Why musicians have bigger, better brains
- How music can improve your mood and reduce stress
- How music makes you more creative and productive
- The effects of musical training on young brains
- How music therapy improves quality of life
- Music playlists for brain enhancement”