There are many. Children will be physically active while playing, and they will need to step on the proper key, so a piano mat can help develop motor skills. Learning music, or learning how to play a piano mat, can enhance memory skills and assist with speech development. Music can also be a tool to battle dyslexia, and it can help reduce stress and anxiety. If musical study continues, it can enhance the anatomy of the brain to help prepare a child for other types of learning.