According to research at University of Zurich <www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/6447588/Playing-a-musical-instrument-makes-you-brainier.html> learning to play a musical instrument, such as the guitar, helps people develop better mental focus and increased memory. This benefit is especially promising for those who suffer from memory loss or ADD. The same study also showed music-making can improve one’s IQ by as much as seven points.