Question

Is playing the piano useful? Does anyone have actual experience with this? I've been forced to play by my parents for over since I was three, I'm thirteen now and would really like to quit. To be objective, if there were any good reasons to keep going I might reconsider.

Answer 1

@SwagBag 18 Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument - I hope you keep it up!! You will never regret it!!! Good Luck!!
1. Increases the capacity of your memory.
(Source: http://brainconnection.positscience.com/topics/?main=fa/musiceducation2#
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(Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/sciencenews/
6447588/Playing-a-musical-instrument-makes-you-brainier.html)
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2. Refines your time management and organizational skills.
3. Boosts your team skills.
4. Teaches you perseverance.
5. Enhances your coordination.
6. Betters your mathematical ability.
7. Improves your reading and comprehension skills.
(Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090316075843.htm
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8. Increases your responsibility.
9. Exposes you to cultural history.
10. Sharpens your concentration.
11. Fosters your self-expression and relieves stress.
12. Creates a sense of achievement.
13. Promotes your social skills.
14. Boosts your listening skills.
15. Teaches you discipline.
16. Elevates your performance skills and reduces stage fright.
17. Enhances your respiratory system.
18. Promotes happiness in your life and those around you.

Answer 2

It is VERY useful, for the reasons stated above

Answer 3

Yea, it is useful, but sometimes benefits don't mount to how you really feel inside. If you are not happy, go do something else you will have heart in. You are old enough to at least have a say in your piano lessons.

Answer 4

It is somehow useful because it can help you gain some confidence that atleast you know how to play an instrument. However, you should tell your parents that you are not interested in it anymore. Maybe because you are interested in doing something else. Maybe you want to try other hobbies. Parents usually want their kids to play instruments or do other things, so that the kids will not feel that they lack something. If the kid feels that they are missing something, they are easily influenced by other people, and may spoil their life...
Try to tell your parents what you feel.
PS: sorry for the wrong english

Answer 5

it'll help you a lot on your college application

Answer 6

Piano is the only instrument that has shown in studies to improve math in students. No other instrument studied has this correlation.

Answer 7

@Jamierox4ev3r got money for college because she plays music.

Answer 8

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