Are there really benefits to having my children study the piano beyond enjoyment and a musical education?
Absolutely. Aside from the much publicized “Mozart Effect” which linked intelligence with early and frequent exposure to the music of the great masters, there are many benefits to be obtained from the practice, study, and enjoyment of the piano and its music. Unlike any other instrument, the piano’s repertoire has encompassed most of Western Music History and its great composers. What is truly astonishing is the growing body of evidence that shows study of the piano to be directly linked to an improved comprehension of scientific and mathematical concepts, as well as general overall academic achievement. Self confidence, discipline, and organizational skills can also be readily obtained from learning to play the piano.
