love to play
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but do have discipline, must make appointment with myself
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How to learn to play the piano
It made me
feel talented
 "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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It made me
VERY VERY HAPPY!
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fine. 
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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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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,
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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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