Say What?! Musicians hear better?

Musicians have years of training in listening to sounds. For example, their brains are trained to hear the sound of their own instruments even though other instruments may be playing at the same time. This training reshapes the brain and builds mental muscle in auditory processing and attention skills. Because these are the very skills that are often weak in children who struggle with language and reading, researchers believe that musical training may offer a real solution.

Listen to the NPR Broadcast.