Learning an instrument can be simultaneously one of the most gratifying and frustrating tasks a person can attempt. The cognitive benefits learning music can provide are vast, as years of scientific ...

The first time I flew solo on an instrument flight in actual instrument conditions was the day I flew from Morristown to Teterboro, New Jersey, to take the check ride with an FAA examiner to add the ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Eleven years ago, Michele decided to start learning the piano. Her initial aim was to be able to sit at the keyboard, Carole King-style, ...

Let's start with a typical scene from my household. I call: "It's time to practice the violin!" I hear: "No!" and disappearing footsteps indicating that my 6-year-old daughter is running to the other ...

Instrument flying necessitates pilots to think deeply and proactively "ahead of the airplane" to anticipate and prevent potential mistakes before they occur. The mnemonic "Five T's" (TURN, TIME, TWIST ...

The desire to learn to play a musical instrument has crossed almost everyone's mind. Maybe you've gazed at a guitar or a piano with a hint of longing, wondering what melodies could flow from your ...

Learning to play an instrument can enrich your life and give you greater insight. While learning an instrument teaches you to be independent, it also involves you in group settings. For instance, a ...

Learning to play a musical instrument could improve reactions and even combat some of the effects of ageing, according to new research. Musicians have faster reaction times than non-musicians, found ...