I took piano lessons for years. No, it wasn’t my choice; but, yes, I did enjoy it!!! I HATED the recitals because I got extremely nervous when playing in front of anyone yet I loved playing for myself!!! I didn’t exactly get to pick my instrument; but I was given 3 instruments from which to choose & piano won out.
I tried learning the guitar along the way; but, my fingers weren’t strong enough to become proficient at it!!!
I also taught one little girl whose parents couldn’t afford a piano & the lessons. I taught her for free & she was allowed to come to our home every day in order to practice for her next lesson. I ran into her not long ago & she hugged my neck. She said she never became a concert pianist; but she does still play. She’s now the pianist for her church.
Music lessons don’t seem to be as important now as they were back then; so, I wouldn’t push my child to choose an instrument but also wouldn’t discourage them IF it was THEIR idea!!! Easy for me to say because I have NO children to torture!!!