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Music training may buffer children against the academic toll of poverty

Children with two years of music training showed stronger vocabulary growth and overcame typical delays linked to high-deprivation neighborhoods, according to a study of over 5,000 U.S. kids.

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A recent analysis of a major developmental dataset reveals that children who play musical instruments over several years exhibit stronger vocabulary skills than their non-musical peers. The findings indicate that music training might serve as a buffer against the academic disadvantages often associated with living in lower-income neighborhoods. This research appeared in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Educators and neuroscientist…

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Children who learn to play musical instruments for several years have higher vocabulary gains compared to those who do not study music. A child development data analysis indicates that musical training serves as a protection against academic disadvantages associated with low socio-economic levels. The findings were published in the Annals of the New... The post Study points music as a tool to improve child learning appeared first on The Antagnon…

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Sequim Gazette broke the news in Sequim, United States on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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