Percussion, in my experience helps a ton. I started as soon as I could in middle school (6th-8th), and I started lessons in 7th, making me ahead the rest, but my highschool has a few prodigies, so I was quickly humbled. But any percussionist I know doesn't regret it.

Oh, cool. Our band did The Great Steamboat Race by the same composer, if you're familiar.

Son, I'm all percussion.

Nah, I'm serious l, man. There's a bunch of morons on this app that go to school, but I have great kinship with all who do band.

A band kid has commented on my meme! My dreams have come true!