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All right, folks, here you go: My 12 reasons why you should start learning
how to play the piano. Immediately. As in today. This very minute.

Okay, fine, finish this article first, THEN get started. And yes, I know that
there are more than just 12 reasons to play the piano. But I happen to like the
number 12.

1. Everyone should play at least one instrument. I truly believe that.
   Every person on Earth should be able to sit at SOME instrument and be
   capable of making beautiful music.
2. Playing the piano makes you feel (and look) sophisticated. Truly. No
   matter who you are or how many warts you have, you’ll just exude class the
   second you begin tickling those ivories.
3. Piano playing keeps your brain active. It’s very hard for your brain
   to rot when you consistently throw it the musical language to interpret.
4. You won’t run out of things to do when you’re bored. There’s always a
   new way to play, always a new approach to playing, and always, always,
   ALWAYS a new song to learn. (See number 8.)
5. Family members can live vicariously through you. I’m semi-serious
   about that. The reason I began taking piano lessons (back when I was 10) was
   because of grandparents who didn’t play, and over the years I’ve had
   numerous relatives enjoy playing through me. (I live to serve.)
6. People will automatically assume you’re a genius. Honestly, I’ve
   heard this a lot. People uttering “He/she plays the piano” in the same tone
   reserved for “He/she has an IQ of 174.” You just can’t help but admire
   someone playing an instrument.
7. Piano playing is good for your hands. Indeed it is. I probably have
   stronger hands/fingers than most people I know. And have you ever noticed
   the hands of a pianist? Beautiful, long, tapered fingers. Chances are that
   if you’ve ever admired someone’s hands, they play the piano.
8. Pianists never quit learning. There’s absolutely no way to memorize
   every musical piece on earth. You could learn 10 new songs a day for the
   rest of your life without scratching the surface of songs out there.
9. Piano playing is FUN. Really. It’s one of the funnest things I do.
   Think about it, why would so many of us do it if it weren’t a blast?
10. Deep down, everyone wishes they played the piano. Have you ever read
    other people’s New Year’s Resolutions lists? If you haven’t, then you’re
    just not nosy like me. No, seriously, if you haven’t, I’ll tell you which
    wish consistently pops up: “Learn to play the piano.”
11. Piano playing is SATISFYING. It’s truly one of the most satisfying
    things you can do. (Right after touching your nose with your tongue. Or so I
    hear.) There’s no feeling like playing a difficult song and playing it
    flawlessly. Quite an ego-boost.
12. Everyone loves a musician. ‘Nuff said.

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About The Author

Emily Sigers

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