Parents can be assured that lessons will be worth the investment because there are many benefits from learning to play the instrument. All types of children can benefit from piano lessons. Here are just a few qualities and advantages that come from learning to play the piano:

Intellectual development: Many studies have shown that children enrolled in these lessons show improvement in memory, math skills and overall scholastic ability. Learning to read music is similar to learning a foreign language, while at the same time music teaches fractions, ratios, and proportions. All of the skills learned in reading music and playing piano transpose into many of the child's other learning areas.

Self Confidence: As a child continues with lessons and improves in their music ability, they gain confidence from having gained another difficult skill. Children also learn to curb their nerves and act confidently as they perform in recitals. This ability to get up in front of others and perform becomes valuable later in life when presenting projects in school, public speaking, interviewing for jobs, or making business proposals.

Discipline: Children learn that practice is necessary to improve. And if they can learn to motivate themselves to practice the keyboard, they may be better able to discipline themselves to work harder in school or in their job to succeed.

Self-expression: Shy children may find an outlet in music to express their feeling openly. Hyper children may also find playing the instrument an outlet to channel their energy into something rewarding.

Coordination: Learning to play the piano requires children to concentrate and coordinate both hands simultaneously while reading ahead in the music. There are many professions and hobbies that require this type of manual dexterity such as surgery, dentistry, sewing, sports, carpentry, etc.

Commitment: Learning to play the upright takes time and commitment. Although the parents usually need to coerce their children to practice in the beginning, the children eventually learn to commit themselves to improving. They learn that to succeed they need perseverance and be commitment.

Healthy Competition: Not all competitive children are athletic but yet they still need the opportunity to participate in healthy competition. There are piano competitions on the local, state, and national level. Skilled players can also qualify for scholarships to schools.

Appreciation for the Arts: Giving children the opportunity to play piano at a young age helps broaden their appreciation for music and introduces them to the arts of the world.

Strong musical foundation: Piano lessons teach the basics of music, reading notes, terminology, and technique. After learning to play the piano, children can move onto other instruments with ease.

Well-Rounded Character: Children that are enrolled in music lessons along with school and other extra-curricular activities learn to manage their time and add varied experiences to their repertoire. The lessons help create a well-rounded individual.

Shy children will learn self expression and confidence, ungraceful children will learn coordination, competitive children will thrive, hyper children will learn concentration, and children that give up easily will learn discipline and commitment. Every child is different but no matter their disposition, they will benefit from piano lessons.