Playing the piano is just plain fun!
But there are quite a few side benefits too.

• Read about the Top 10 Life Skills Children Learn from Studying the Arts. ​

• Musical training may help children focus their attention, control their emotions, and lower their anxiety, according   to the largest study of the link between playing a musical instrument and brain development. Read more here: Music Training May Improve Attention, Cut Kids' Anxiety

• A recent study suggests that childhood music lessons may combat the effects of aging on the brain--even for those who never play music as adults!  Read more here:  Music Lessons as Child May Keep Aging Minds Sharp ​

• Evidence suggests that piano lessons can build language skills.  Read more here: Why You Should Enroll Your Kids in Piano Lessons, According to Science 

• Playing a musical instrument develops the important neurocognitive skill known as Executive Function, which helps you focus on a topic, memorize information, and pay attention to multiple ideas simultaneously.  Recent studies indicate that EF is an even stronger indicator of academic achievement than IQ!  Read more here: Music Education Is Vital to Learning

• Watch this TED-Ed video to discover how the activity of playing a musical instrument is like a full-brain workout.

• This video gives an overview of the many benefits of music study.