On Monday, December 19th, 601 Studios, Music & Arts Academy staff made their way to Brinkley Middle School in Jackson with a special mission in mind: to bring the gift of music to three deserving students through their "Give a Guitar for Christmas" project.

As a parent, it can be difficult to know what activities and experiences are worth investing in for your child. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones will provide the most benefits and help your child grow and develop in a meaningful way. One activity that should be at the top of your list is music lessons.

We all hear things like “learning music makes you smarter”, and “learning an instrument makes you a better human” (okay, we made that one up, but it’s true). But- where do these claims come from, and which ones should we believe?