Bring Your Family Together Around a Piano

What's so special about these 88 keys?

The piano is the definition of "interactivity." It brings us the joy of creative exploration. It gives us intimate knowledge of some of the most beautiful compositional art the world has ever known. It's a proven stress reliever. Plus it's an activity that's as rewarding alone as when shared with family or friends.

For ages, amateur and professional musicians have talked about music's life-affirming qualities. But in just the last decade, science has finally begun to prove what so many have known in their hearts for so long: Than music making has life enhancing powers.

95% of Americans believe music is part of a well-rounded education.

Young Piano Players Learn Better

Piano Raises Conceptual Scores

U. of California, Irvine researchers found that after six months of piano lessons, preschoolers performed 34% higher on spatial-temporal testing than those who received no training and those who received computer training.

Neurological Research, February 28, 1997

Second Graders Do Sixth Grade Math

Second grade students who were given four months of piano keyboard training, as well as time using math puzzle software, scored 27% higher on proportional math and fractions tests than children who received no special instruction. They were also able to solve proportional math problems at a sixth grade level.

Keeping Mozart in Mind Academic Press

Music Students Score Higher on SATs

College-bound seniors who'd had school music experience scored 52 points higher on the verbal portion of their SAT's and 37 points higher in math (89 points combined) than those without arts instruction.

Profiles of SAT and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board, 1998

98% of American public believe music participation is an activity that can be enjoyed throughout life.