5 claims in “neuroscience, education”
The book 'Of Sound Mind' by Nina Krauss discusses auditory system complexity, malleability, and bidirectional processing in practical terms.
Playing a musical instrument—as opposed to listening to music—requires and develops attention to subtle details such as timing, pitch nuances, and adjustments in sound production.
No amount of critical listening practice alone will improve hearing as effectively as playing a musical instrument.
Playing a musical instrument progressively expands and refines the auditory cortex as players move from basic sound production to adding emotional nuances and inflections.
Playing a musical instrument makes listeners better at hearing music by improving ability to perceive nuances and details previously invisible.