The Decline of Piano Lessons in China Amid Economic Challenges

The article discusses how the once popular status symbol of learning to play the piano is experiencing a decline in China, as a result of the economic challenges faced by the middle class. One example highlighted in the article is of a mother in Beijing who had to discontinue her daughter's piano lessons due to financial constraints caused by the pandemic and reduced household income. The economic hardships have led families to prioritize spending and seek more cost-effective options.