build self-esteem & confidence

develop initiative 

provide outlet for creativity 

provide an enduring skill which will continue to bring pleasure throughout the student's life 

develop sense of responsibility for possession 

develop sense of responsibility for being well behaved 

develop sense of responsibility for making an honest effort 

prepare foundation for other music study, such as voice or another instrument 

prepare foundation for drama, music ensembles, dance 

develop attention span and concentration level 

develop visual memory 

develop aural memory 

develop time-management and organizational skills 

develop goal-setting and task-completion skills 

develop problem-solving skills 

develop confidence in facing new situations and challenge 

develop poise