Music and hearing loss

By: Renee Bordner
​NWE Music Director

Music can ease hearing loss.
We have all heard about how learning to play a musical instrument can help children increase their math skills, vocabulary, etc.  There are studies about how playing a musical instrument can help older adults with confusion and dementia.  Self-esteem and confidence are also skills we know that musicians can develop.  Here is a study link to learn about how music can help ease hearing loss!  Check it out for yourself! 
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/05/31/530723021/like-brain-boot-camp-using-music-to-ease-hearing-loss?sc=17&f=1128&utm_source=iosnewsapp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=app

Musically yours,
Renee