Children who practice this hobby are more likely to be successful as adults

Rachel Gillett

Jul 22, 2016, 20:00 IST

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All those hours practicing the piano as a kid weren't necessarily for naught.

Sure, pulling out a lively rendition of "Chopsticks" could be a fun party trick (we wouldn't bet on it, though).

But more importantly, psychological research shows that music lessons are associated with various measures of success like intelligence, academic achievement, and grit.

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Here are a few reasons children who practice the piano have a better chance of being successful as adults:

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