March 2009 PMID 19279238

Musical training shapes structural brain development.

Krista L Hyde, Jason Lerch, Andrea Norton, Marie Forgeard, Ellen Winner, Alan C Evans, Gottfried Schlaug

Mentions

55
Peak: 2 in Aug 2025
across 5 sources since Nov 2020

Extended reach

30,019
potential audience

Total likes

271

Video views

4,658

Mentions per month

Nov 2020 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • Facebook28 posts
  • News15 articles
  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • Blogs5 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group generally agrees that musical training affects brain development, as evidenced by comments affirming this and referencing other research. Excitement is shown through inventive ideas like creating a 'Peloton-for-Piano,' using phrases such as 'huge opportunity' and comparing music learning to coding, which convey enthusiasm and recognition of practical implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that the study supports the idea that musical training influences brain structure, though some clarify that the study itself didn't directly demonstrate this.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity, particularly with one comparing music training to coding and suggesting innovative applications, indicating strong interest in the topic's broader implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by referencing related findings, suggesting potential startup ideas, and emphasizing the importance of musical training, reflecting moderate but meaningful interaction.

ImpactModerate impact

While some discussions hint at significant opportunities in education and technology, others are light-hearted or promotional, implying a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Musical training causes structural changes in the brain that are linked to improvements in motor and auditory skills, even after just 15 months of early childhood training.
  • The study suggests that the differences observed in adults who are experts, like musicians, are probably due to brain plasticity from training rather than innate biological traits.
  • Long-term, multisensory, and motor-intensive experiences like music training play a significant role in shaping brain development during childhood.]

Top posts

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Keith Sakata, MD
@KeithSakata · X

@ashrehab Not in this study! But many others have found interesting functional and structural changes to brain connectivity in musicians. https://t.co/VjnY9tY8TY https://t.co/UiMRom6btA

Aug 11, 2025 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 11,600 followers View post →
Sandeep Srinivasa
@sandeepssrin · X

I see a huge opportunity to build a Peloton-for-Piano here. Given that music + sheet music training is almost like learning how to code...except less shitty for kids. anyone doing a hardware + software + content streaming startup around music? msg me. https://t.co/Osfn5XsYIp

Nov 1, 2020 · 3 likes · 9,119 followers View post →
ACPSEMdance
@ACPSEMdance · X

RT @KeithSakata: @ashrehab Not in this study! But many others have found interesting functional and structural changes to brain connectivit…

Sep 5, 2025 · 2 shares · 2,969 followers View post →
ivbaoshi
@ivbaoshi · X

RT @KeithSakata: @ashrehab Not in this study! But many others have found interesting functional and structural changes to brain connectivit…

Aug 27, 2025 · 2 shares · 1,654 followers View post →

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ACPSEMdance
@ACPSEMdance · X

RT @KeithSakata: @ashrehab Not in this study! But many others have found interesting functional and structural changes to brain connectivit…

Sep 5, 2025 · 2 shares · 2,969 followers View post →
ivbaoshi
@ivbaoshi · X

RT @KeithSakata: @ashrehab Not in this study! But many others have found interesting functional and structural changes to brain connectivit…

Aug 27, 2025 · 2 shares · 1,654 followers View post →
Keith Sakata, MD
@KeithSakata · X

@ashrehab Not in this study! But many others have found interesting functional and structural changes to brain connectivity in musicians. https://t.co/VjnY9tY8TY https://t.co/UiMRom6btA

Aug 11, 2025 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 11,600 followers View post →
Clarksville Music&Arts Academy
@clarksvillemaa · X

Musical training shapes structural brain development. Dial Clarksville Music and Arts Academy(CMAA) Clarksville TN 931-551-2475 https://t.co/ARaQFoOEIC

Oct 13, 2023 · 8 followers View post →
Sandeep Srinivasa
@sandeepssrin · X

I see a huge opportunity to build a Peloton-for-Piano here. Given that music + sheet music training is almost like learning how to code...except less shitty for kids. anyone doing a hardware + software + content streaming startup around music? msg me. https://t.co/Osfn5XsYIp

Nov 1, 2020 · 3 likes · 9,119 followers View post →