News Debunking the Cognitive Benefits of Beethoven Posted December 11, 2013 By Iman Rastegari A new study conducted by Ed.D. candidate Samuel Mehr, working in the lab of FAS professor Elizabeth Spelke and funded by The Dana Foundation, finds no evidence for cognitive benefits of music education. Mehr argues that this doesn't mean that music should not be taught in schools, rather music education advocates should argue for the intrinsic--not extrinsic--benefits of music. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles News Singing for ALL News The Power of Making Music: Enrique Marquez News Education Outreach Through Music How one alum uses orchestra as an educational space to address inequities and bring inclusion to the concert hall.