Subject Focus: Hit all the right notes. Music Playing
More pay, an improved ability to work with others and better spatial-temporal reasoning… According to studies, just some of the benefits you could gain from taking up a musical instrument … Most people learn a musical instrument for pure enjoyment. However, a survey suggests that those with an understanding of music also become more successful and more confident in other areas. A poll of adults carried out by an independent US research company, indicated that music education leads to higher education and a higher income. For instance, the poll showed...

Wonderfully wintery courses
Sometimes winter can feel a bit gloomy. It’s cold, it’s dark, and the sun is nowhere to be seen. Hibernating through the coldest season is not an option though, so we’ve come up with some winter courses that will warm up your brain.  From knitting to chocolate making, these courses have winter written all over them.   Knitting As the temperature plummets, knitting is a great hobby to take up. You can create your own knitwear to keep you warm as the snow starts to fall – from scarves and blankets to more ambitious projects like hats...