Did you know that musicians have 15% more brain volume in areas related to memory and coordination than non-musicians? That’s right! Picking up an instrument doesn’t just make you sound cool; it physically rewires your brain for intelligence, focus, and problem-solving.
No wonder some of the greatest minds in history—Albert Einstein, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Steve Jobs, Rabindranath Tagore, and Leonardo da Vinci—were deeply connected to music.
Einstein often played the violin while working on complex equations, believing that music stimulated his thinking. Similarly, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam found solace in playing the veena, believing it helped him focus and enhance his creativity.
Albert Einstein playing a violin
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam playing the veena
Source: Benning Violins, The Hindu
Steve Jobs was fascinated by the rhythms of music, drawing inspiration from them when designing Apple products. Meanwhile, Rabindranath Tagore, India’s first non-European Nobel Laureate, was not just a poet and philosopher but also a skilled composer, having created over 2,000 songs, including India’s national anthem.
Coincidence? Science says, ‘Not really!’
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