Many people choose to learn to play the piano rather than any other musical instrument. For some, it is because someone they knew or loved was a player. They have deep emotions and nostalgia linked to the sound of the piano. For others it is through no choice of their own. Parents made the choice for them, but what then seemed like torture turns out to be a lifetime love and skill. Do you however know that there are real health benefits to learn to play the ‘ king of all instruments?’

1. Playing the piano will keep your mind healthy. As people get older there is a tendency to mental illnesses and having a regular pastime that allows on-going learning can be therapeutic.

2. Learning to play the piano can also be good for your heart. Studies show that music in general and the ability to play an instrument is highly beneficial. One will find decreased levels of stress and subsequent health benefits like lowered blood pressure and steady heart rate.

3. Tickle the ivories and prevent arthritis! One of the most proven benefits to learning to play the piano is the positive effects it has on your hands strength and the health of your joints and fingers. The dexterity involved in playing music on the piano keeps your hands muscles developed and avoids the weakening of small bones located in your hands.

4. Everyone loves a piano player! Having the ability to sit and entertain a crowd with a well orchestrated piano piece may seem stressful to some, but the truth is, being the one that plays, can cut down on social anxiety, low self-esteem and prevent the harmful results that are associated to isolation and loneliness during senior years.

5. Posture! One of the first key points taught to the beginner is to keep the spine straight and shoulders back. Proper posture is beneficial to health, preventing neck pains, damage to the nerves of the lower back and general spinal health.

So in addition to being simply drawn to the music of the piano, there are some more facts and reasons to learn how to play.

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