It’s no doubt that humans are inherently musical — from our rhythmic heartbeats and melodic voices to the way we express emotion. So, what happens when we build on our musical instincts and learn a musical instrument? And more specifically, what if we do this at a young age? Music as a Language It takes a ton of time and development for an infant …

If I asked you to describe a toddler, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? However you choose to describe a young child, it is unlikely that the very first thing you picture is a 3 year old sitting quietly and listening intently, or staying focused and engaged for 30 minutes. But I will tell you that it is absolutely …

I have always been fascinated by music -- by how people are drawn to certain sounds or types of music, by the innate desire somebody has to learn a musical instrument, or by how often I have heard people describe the exact moment they fell in love with music.Are you able to recall that moment? Perhaps it was discovering a …