What does music have to do with intelligence and brain power? It turns out, quite a lot! Through my research for Super Genius Society I've discovered that if I want to boost my kids' intelligence and cognitive development, I don't need to rely on new technology or screens. Instead, music education, and more specifically learning to play a musical instrument is incredibly effective.  I came across an MIT study on the benefits of music to cognitive development conducted in 2020 which revealed that it’s not coding which increases brain power, but learning to play music. Whether singing or playing an instrument, making music is highly beneficial for young minds, for all minds in fact.