About this episode

The episode explores the relationship between forgetfulness and an overloaded brain, the benefits of learning new skills, and the impact of music on children's confidence.

How much of what feels like forgetfulness is actually an overloaded brain, and can learning new skills help build resilience as we age? Plus, new pathways for Emirati orchestral musicians, and how playing in a band can build confidence in children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Helen Farmer

Topics covered

• forgetfulness
• overloaded brain
• resilience
• learning new skills
• confidence in children
• orchestral music

Keywords

• forgetfulness
• overloaded brain
• resilience
• learning skills
• Emirati musicians
• confidence
• children
• orchestral music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emirati orchestral musicians

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