Do fewer kids play musical instruments then they used to?

Answer 1

Yes! The majority of high school students are not in band. Back then everyone was in band. You were a weirdo or dork if you weren't in band but now the people who are in band usually the smarter ones and aren't generally the most popular kids.

Answer 2

electronic advances like Video Games and music-playback machines combined with increasingly hectic lifestyles to make the effort of mastering a musical instrument somewhat less appealing.

Answer 3

I think it's actually quite the opposite. It seems like everyone I know can play an instrument, or if they can't, they can beat box, rap or sing.