‘Researchers at St. Andrews University…found that playing an instrument such as the piano or violin – even at moderate levels – improved a person’s ability to detect errors and respond effectively. Musicians responded faster…without losing accuracy..

The research was led by Dr. Jentzsch…herself a pianist, [who] said: “The research suggests that musical activity could be used as an effective intervention to slow, stop or even reverses age or illness-related decline in mental functioning”‘.

The Telegraph, 28 September 2013