- A recent study by researchers at the University of Southern California examined the impact of formal music instruction on children’s socioemotional, rhythmic, and pitch-matching skills.
- The results showed that children in music instruction programs performed better in pitch-matching compared to their peers in sports or no-after-school activities.
- This suggests that long-term music education can positively influence certain aspects of children’s socioemotional development.
- The study involved children from Los Angeles in a seven-year cohort study, comparing those in music, sports, and control groups.
- Overall, the findings highlight the benefits of formal music training on children’s development, particularly in socioemotional skills and rhythmic abilities.
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Pediatrics, Psychiatry & Mental Health, Neurology, Social Emotional Growth, Music Lessons