I took a basic computer class about the same time. The first thing the instructor asked the class was if we had all had a keyboarding class in high school. Another lady and I raised our hands and asked him if typing class counted. The look on his face was priceless.
I took typing in the 7th grade with Mrs. French. How I hated it, but I am glad I did it.
It must be the same way with many kids forced to take piano lessons...