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The answer is ... They don't pay for piano lessons. They are paying for more … They pay so their child: • can develop rhythm skills that enhance reading abilities • will develop or enhance their fine motor skills • can learn what it takes to commit to something meaningful • can learn the magic of creativity • recognizes the power of discipline, of working at something consistently to hone their skills • understands not to quit when novelty has worn off and the work sets in • learns they must still put in the work even when tired • can learn the joy of creating music with others • can realize the joy in working on small details • develops incredible fine motor skills • sees that creative art can accompany them through darkest of times • learns that music puts them in touch with something that can't be expressed in other ways