Hey everyone, jumping in a bit late on this thread, but the whole music lessons debate is fascinating.  For me,  school band was like opening Pandora's Box –  in a good way!  It wasn't about becoming a virtuoso, but more like learning a new language to unlock a whole world of musical expression.
 
	Sure, some teachers were, well, a bit flat (you know, like a one-note lecture...), but  those first fumbling attempts at playing an instrument, the camaraderie of playing together –  that ignited a passion for music that's stayed with me ever since.
 
	Even if you don't become a rockstar, music lessons can teach you valuable skills that go way beyond the notes on a page.  Discipline, perseverance, the joy of creating something beautiful together –  those are all life lessons worth learning, in my opinion.