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I’ve never played a musical instrument growing up…probably because we couldn’t afford it. I’d like to learn to play the piano and think it will be a good way to express myself.
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 "Piano lessons for nine years have really paid off."
How I did it: When I was about 3, my older sister started taking piano and I decided I wanted to do it too. I did really simple 5-note songs for awhile, but that gave me a good foundation for today. I found a new teacher about 4 years later, and she is excellent, a performance pianist, famous in China. I like to play a variety of music, from classical, to jazz, to abstract contemporary. Lessons & tips: There is a certain point in piano where you can stop playing what you have to play to learn, and play what you want to play for enjoyment. Until you reach that point, piano may seem a little simple and not very interesting. But then you get to more and more intricate songs and it pays off. Resources: Piano lessons help a lot. It never too late to start. You can even teach yourself, just remember to practice a lot. You can't get anywhere without practice.
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6 days ago
I think I’m at about grade 2 standard now, but its hard when I’m only around a piano for 4 weeks out of the year!
Learning to play the piano
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I just love the way the piano sounds. I would love to learn how to play beautiful music that really comes from the heart. I want to start out learning to play simple things and work my way up until I can write my own music.
PhoenixTail feels like progress.
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Every time I hear the piano, I want to play too. I’ve never learned. I’m going to buy an electric keyboard next year, and teach myself. I’m looking forward to this.
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2 weeks ago
When I was eight years old, I started taking piano lessons for two years. I was a lazy kid (or at least unmotivated) and didn’t practice. So naturally, I didn’t advance very far with my skill. I would love to be able to play popular music pieces and also to be able to do a little improvisation and composition on my own with some work and practice.
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Such a beautiful instrument.
I wish I had stuck with my piano lessons when I was younger.
I didn’t like it back then though.
I could have been excellent by now.
All well, I want to learn now.
I am determined to find a way to do it.
Never give up! :D
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I took a beginners course, but just for half a year since i thought i was going to move(but i didnt….) At least I learned the basics, and i am slooowly progressing myself still.
How marvelous it would be.. It’s going to be! :D
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Muriel asks,
“I've been learning on a small keyboard, which isn't cutting it now. I have the chance to purchase a Suzuki SS100 or a Casio PX110. Both for about $500. Any advice on the two? (They are both weighted, 88 keys, etc.)”
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TeardropOnTheFire asks,
“How many lessons would it typically take to play well?”
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dil2111 asks,
“I had a keyboard a while back. I don't have the room nor budget for an accoustic or very good digital piano,but wondering if a good keyboard with weighted keys would be suitable to learn on.Yahama DGX620 or DGX505 suitable? Any other recommendations?”
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Ishmael2005 asks,
“Can I learn to play the piano on a digital keyboard? Any recommendations?”
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MistaBiggz asks,
“How do I find a good teacher?”
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 Chicago
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Jack Stitt asks,
“Has anyone tried to use computer-based instruction to learn the Piano? Was it effective or a waste of time?”
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Dmitry Sadakov asks,
“Give me some links to piano lessons, please.”
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