Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School

by John Medina

Memory, it seems, makes us not only durable but also human.

WE DO NOT SEE with our eyes. We see with our brains.

Kids who start music lessons prior to first grade show superior sensory-motor integration when they are adults. These findings alone make a strong case for parents starting music lessons before age 7.