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Personally,I agree that studying hard is more important that playing a musical instrument since im not very much of a music personnel and I'm more of a sports person,I do not really know alot  about music

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I agree that studying hard will be more important than leaning musical instrument. Studying hard will lead you to have a better knowledge allowing you to know more of the outside world. Learning

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i do agree that studying in an important factor to take note of in life. Studying enables us to learn and experience different possibilities, it gives us the knowledge we require to acknowledge in our lives. Though playing a musical instrument does help to relieve ourselves of stress and anxiety in life as a form of relaxation, it is however not as important and essential as studying

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I do agree with the statement. Studying hard is very important and crucial especially when we are students. It is our number 1 priority to study and excel in it to get the future we want. But as adults studying is not of their concern and all their priority would be in family and Personally when i become an adult i would want to play a musical instrument as a hobby

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I do agree that studying is more important than playing a musical instrument as only through studying can one really survive in this modern age. When we go out to find a job, one would usually only look at your qualification in a certain field or your academic achievements. Furthermore , playing a musical instrument as a living means you would not have job security compared to one who studied hard and had a good job. Therefore studying hard is more important as it allows us to have better job security.

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I do think that studying hard is important as when someone excels in their studies they are able to have various ways to succeed in life . However one can play a musical instrument as a passion as one can never know how far their love for something can take them in life . There should also be a balance between studying hard and playing a musical instrument . When someone spends too much of their time studying their lifestyle becomes repitive and mundane . Everyday would be the same to them and will not experience any change . On the other hand if someone spends too much of their time playing a musical instrument and they fail in pursuing a career in music then they wouldn't have anything to fall back on . This is another reason why studying hard for a good education can be very important we live in a society where we focus on meritocracy where those who study hard get the best resources available and will thus have a fruitful career . Having a good education also gives a person something to fall back on in case they fail in pursuing their passion .

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I agree to a small extent as i feel that playing a musical imstrument can be as important if not more important than studying hard.Some people are talented in these areas and they should develop their talents in music and should not go to waste.Even though studying is very important for your future such as having a job and a stable income,if someone is passionate about music they should pursue their dreams in this field and work hard towards it.There are people who recognise these people and there are schools setup just for people interesting in musical instruments or music in general.They must still study hard in their respective fields and being a musician can be a very real full time job.The road is not going to be easy but if someone is dedicated,they can do it.

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I agree to a large extent that  studying hard is more important than playing musical instrument.

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I agree to a large extent that  studying hard is more important than playing musical instrument.

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In the globalised world, most considered people that leads a flourished life are those that have a high educational level. Now studying have been part of our daily lives to most people especially in Singapore who is known for its high education. Being ranked one of the TOP countries in terms of eduction, Singapore is becoming more of an ‘ education country’.

Studying hard enables people to have a better job prospect . Having better job prospects allow them to have higher income which lead to better quality of lives.

Studying hard can also eqiupped us with knowledge that plays a vital role in our lives. This will allow them to be able to adapt to the living of the third world country

However, playing musical instrument is also important but not as critical as studying hard. Playing the instrument will not be able to secure the living standard that you desire. Having to play musical instrument as a career may not ba as stable as the other occupation that requires you to study hard. It’s also limits your choice of career

Tan Hua Bin Ryan

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I agree with this statement to a large extent as studying hard allows you to get to anywhere you want in the world because everyone wants you. Whereas playing an instrument can hardly get you anywhere and after maybe ten or twenty years when you grow old, your skill might detioriate while when you study hard and become a professor, even after you grow old the knowledge is still in your brain and you gain knowledge almost all the time. For example when you study hard and become a professor, even when you become old as long as you worked hard last time and became very prestigious or extremely smart, even when old people will still invite you to schools or colleges to give some lectures or teach them something whereas if you play a musical instrument, even after you become an extremely skilled musician, after ten or more years your skill might detioriate and people will start looking for a new favourite muscician.
Therefore i studying hard is more important than playing a musical instrument as it gets you to alot of places while playing a musical instrument ges you nowhere.

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I agree to a certain extent that studying hard is more important than playing a musical instrument . In a academically oriented society, one’s grades largely determine whether one would succeed in life. Studying hard will ensure that one would secure a stable job in current society. However, it is important that one should  take time to relax and unwind as studying can be stressful.
Playing the musical instrument is a good way to relieve stress as it wonderful tool that can promote wellness and help us overcome many of the obstacles we face in life.According to a study published by the American Psychological Association, playing an instrument keeps the mind sharper as we age. Music plays an important role in our lives as It brings a myriad of benefits and should not be disregarded
Hence, I think that studying hard is more practical than playing a music instrument as it will bring us further in life. However, we should not neglect playing a music instrument as it plays an important role in our lives

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I feel that playing a musical instrument can

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I do not agree that studying hard is more important than playing a musical instrument. Being academically well off doesn’t mean that you are definitely going to succeed in life. In this world, anything can be succeeded if you put in the effort and time into something. One example is Mozart, he is not academically well off but is great in playing instruments . His talent in playing musical instruments made him succeed in life without the need of academics. Though studies also helps you in your future because of the larger variety of doors that can be opened due to the amount of skills you have. (To be continued)

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Personally, I feel that we both are equally important if music is one of your interest or something you would like to pursue. As much as studying hard to us teens should be our greatest concern, if pursuing something you love is what you desire, in this case, music, then I don’t see the reason why music should not be as important as studies. We should not always have a one way thought that academics is the only way to having a job, and getting a good salary. Doing something you love should also be one of the points to consider when finding for a job. However, knowing how to balance studies and playing an instrument should be taken into consideration as just in case pursuing music doesn’t work out, you can always have another plan

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I agree that studying hard is more important than playing a musical instrument. Personally I am not someone who can play any instrument. I am someone who studies and loves to explore new things. Studying can lead me to my dream career and what i want to do. With knowledge, one is able to mix with people who have the same interest as he does, and it is easier for them to interact and communicate with one another. It can also expand his social circle, where he is able to link with many people in one way or another.

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personally, i feel that that playing a musical instrument is not necessarily more important than studying hard . i disagree to this statement that studying hard is more inportant than playing a musical instrument.
People often say that with good grades, it would bring you a successful life. Most people have said that academics is someone’s number one priority. However, to me, i feel that it is not necessarily the case. Yes, it is true that studying hard is important for students. Yet, it mught not be the case when we enter out adulthood. In singapore, there are schools that allow students to major in music, together with their regular school subjects. It is unfair to say that studying hard is more important as there are people out there who are not well educated yet is still successful in playing musical instruments in his/her life. For example, Louis Armstrong, a famous trumpeter, dropped out in high school. Yet, he became a famous trumpeter and was successful in life.
Despite all, i feel that those studying hard is essential in some people’s life. Studying hard helps people to have a wider knowledge and higher qualifications.

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I strongly agree that studying hard is more important than playing a musical instrument.

In Singapore, there are not many ways of being successful other than studying hard and getting a good job. Since I was young, I have been taught to only study and work as something of my parent’s choice. I was forbidded freedom and a choice of my own job. Except for some people, who were able to get creative and succeed with their own choice of job. Some renowned celebrities who started their own franchises like Jack Ma, owner of Alibaba and Colonel Sanders, creator of the KFC food chain which is located all around the world. Therefore personally, I would feel that i am only able so study hard and succeed into a job my parents wanted. I have always had a thing for music. But i was denied the opportunity to develop my talents as a musician. I was suppressed my choice due to what my parents wanted me to develop into. However, i respect their choice and also feel that it is not easy to succeed in the field of music in singapore as compared to studying. My talents in Singapore will only be showcased in the country and not promoted widely.

Therefore, i feel that studying hard is more important than playing musical instruments.

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Ever since I was young, I was always interested in playing a musical instrument. When my parents enrolled me into a piano class, I was ecstatic. However the consequence to that was an even more stressful life that it already was. Hence after a few years, I decided to drop the class as the insurmountable stress overtook my life. Piano lessons started getting hectic when they introduced theory work and exams, which I obviously was oblivious to. After a few months it started to take a toll on my school life and made it harder for me to juggle between studies and learning music. After all the time I spent in the piano class, I couldn't see the fruits of my labour and I decided to drop it. Perhaps I should have been more patient and learnt to manage my time better, but it's too late to turn back now. Hence the statement struck a chord with me and I agree with the statement to a large extent.