1. SHARPENS THE INTELLECT

Piano practice boosts cognitive and intellectual abilities by activating similar parts of the brain used in spatial reasoning, which figures heavily in Maths, Science, and Engineering.

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2. DEVELOP PASSION AND DILIGENCE

High achievement has been linked not to innate talent, but to a combination of passion and discipline. Playing piano builds these good habits through dedication and goal-setting.

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3. MAINTAINS AN AGING BRAIN’S HEALTH

Research has shown that piano lessons for older adults have a significant impact on increased levels of Human Growth Hormone, which slows down the adverse effects of aging.

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4. EXERCISES THE BODY

Even though you’re sitting down, playing the piano is a workout all its own, improving fine motor skills and hand-eye co-ordinations, as well as to decrease blood pressure and increase immune response.

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5. ENCOURAGES CREATIVITY

Music affects our creativity through enhanced brain activity. This can inspire innovative solutions and evoke memories, emotions, and experiences – all powerful catalysts for ideation.

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6. STRENGTHENS MEMORY

Studying piano has been shown to have a remarkable effect on memory – particularly with language. Children who have a few years of piano study under their belts can remember 27% more vocabulary words than their peers.

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7. ELEVATES MOODS

Have you ever experienced a sensation of “chills” when listening to music? Playing piano can alter emotions through the release of serotonin and dopamine, “feel-good” positive emotions.

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8. Calms the mind

Time spent playing piano improves mental health: people who make music experience less anxiety, loneliness, and depression. It is also a widely-used form of therapy for Attention Deficit Disorder.

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9. FOSTERS COMMUNITY

For more than 300 years, the piano has been a staple of the home, bringing together families and friends, and strengthening communities with the power of music.

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10. BOOSTS CONFIDENCE

Playing piano provides ample opportunities to bolster self-esteem. The ability to respond to constructive criticism – and learn from it – helps generate a positive outlook on life.