Executive function is a term that refers to a set of essential skills for managing everyday tasks and challenges, and achieving goals. These skills allow us to:
- Plan
- Focus our attention
- Remember directions
- Follow instructions
- Regulate behavior
- Manage emotions and thought processes
At Green Meadow, we know that strong executive function skills are only some of the myriad benefits of playing music together. To learn more, visit this article from the Harvard School of Graduate education, which traces the links between musical training and executive function.
