TED-Ed: How playing an instrument benefits your brain - Anita Collins

The video explores how music affects brain activity, highlighting that listening to music activates multiple brain areas, while playing music is akin to a full-body workout for the brain. Playing music engages the visual, auditory, and motor cortices, enhancing cognitive functions, problem-solving, and memory. The video also discusses the unique benefits of music compared to other activities, supported by studies showing enhanced brain areas in those who learn music.

What happens in the brain when a person listens to music?

How does playing a musical instrument differ from simply listening to music in terms of brain activity?

What are some cognitive benefits that musicians experience compared to non-musicians?

In what ways does music learning enhance memory functions?

What unique aspects of music learning differentiate it from other activities like sports or painting?