Learning to play an instrument improves motor control, listening ability, and memory in the brain (especially regarding the sound quality). It offers both personal and functional benefits. In addition, they interfere with ability to think critically, make decisions, learn language, respond to requests, and be attentive. Emotional impact the piano has on a person playing the piano benefits the mind positively. This means it helps improve your memory, eye, speech, language, spatial and math skills, as well as letting you feel more emotional when you use your voice.