This article reviews the comprehensive impact of music training on individual psychologicaland cognitive development, with a special emphasis on the significant role of early music training inpromoting brain structure and function. Research indicates that music training can significantly enhanceauditory abilities and executive functions, including inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitiveflexibility, in challenging environments. Additionally, the paper explores the potential benefits of musictraining for specific populations and the elderly regarding their executive functions, suggesting futureresearch directions should include developing personalized music training programs and utilizingadvanced neuroscience technologies to deepen the understanding of music training’s effects. Thesefindings not only provide important guidance for music education and rehabilitation practices but alsodemonstrate the effectiveness of using music as a means to improve cognitive abilities and quality of life.