Miami-Dade Transit has said it does not allow singing, dancing or playing a musical instrument without a permit.

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Davidson suggests some silly examples like taxes on keeping a pet, neglecting your yard, playing a musical instrument, and singing in the shower.

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Those who spent their leisure time playing a musical instrument were happier than the group as a whole, but they also made less money.

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Like many complex skills mastering a sport, playing a musical instrument the 10-year rule applies: Developing true expertise in any domain requires 10 years of sustained practice.

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Singing, or playing a musical instrument, requires fine muscular control.

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