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Hello! I have a couple of questions, How many hours a day did you practice for, do you have any advice on how to learn faster and read music sheets? And what keyboard were you using on day 365 it sounds amazing!
Did you play any other instruments before learning the piano? I still to this day have dreams where I flash back to high school and I'm trying to play (bass) clarinet but I'm missing my mouth piece or I have no reeds. I tried to learn the bassoon one summer, but dang it was too hard! I mean the normal register is easy enough if you can get the double reed action working, but the upper register my god that's tricky.
For those of you who feel you might be too old: I am 67 years old. I've played piano all my life but I remained at the same skill level for decades. Just about a year ago, I answered a Craigslist ad from some guys in my area wanting to put a band together. It's not like me to do that, but for some reason, I took a chance. Now I'm playing in three bands and all that playing has really upped my game. At 67. If I can do it, you can do it. The challenge is both fun and personally rewarding. Don't say or think you can't. Because you can.
This sounds really inspiring. Pablo Casals was asked once:”why are you still practicing in your 90’s” and he answered: “because I think I’m getting better!”
I've been discouraged trying to write and publish my first novel in my mid thirties, but stories like this keep me motivated. Toni Morrison published her first novel at 40. I suppose anything's possible.
@@TeLeKiNeSiS360 Three bits of advice: 1) never compare your skill level to anyone else; those better than you had to come through your level. 2) learn to play for the joy of music-not for any other reason; playing for fame and fortune yields far less satisfaction. 3) Play as often as possible and don't expect to be perfect. You'll learn more quickly by hearing and correcting your mistakes and misses.
So happy to find a real vid, and nice to see where genuine work can get you. People don't realize the fake "Grade 7 after a year" vids are just demoralizing for others!
@@hoosas5998 I don't really get the 1-8 grading system that people use at all. People are obviously not talking about ABRSM/Trinity grades, as people classify some exceptionally difficult pieces as grade 8, when in the case of the aforementioned boards, they would be in one of the diploma levels. People aren't referring to the henle grading system either, as it goes up until 9. So where exactly has this weird and ever changing grading system come from?
25 here and am in the same boat. I was going to pursue piano back in middle school and to be honest I have no idea what ended up stopping me. Never too late though!
Well, my friend, I have to comment. I'm a professional pianist, masters degree in performance, and I am very impressed with what you've done in one year. I've been teaching all ages and levels since around 1995, and what you've just demonstrated is on the high end for such a short time of study. Good for you, my friend. Keep it up!
@@cranberryeater7459 It doesn’t take long, slender fingers or any special physical attributes to play piano. It takes proper technique. Any experienced piano teacher worth their fee can teach you how to play whether you have 12” long spider leg fingers or fat stubs. It’s posture and technique. If you want to learn it, you can do it. Don’t doubt yourself. Just put yourself in the hands of a capable teacher and apply yourself to it. 👍🏻
congrats I was inspired by your dedication, i'm playing piano for 10yrs but not classical music. I tried to play some pieces of chopin and beethoven damn it so hard. that's why im so impressed of those pianist who played classical music. 👍👍👍
This statement is discouraging, but OP's video is encouraging since I'm 33 and just started learning piano yesterday with a small amount of prior musical experience (basic chords in a HS rock band). I plan to dedicate 30mins to 1 hour a day. I plan to get really good at sight reading and constantly trying new pieces instead of sticking to the same old tunes.
@@SacWebDeveloper hey, glad you are excited about learning the piano! i am also a piano teacher and wanted to say that learning tunes to their fullest allows improvements in piano playing that won't happen from sight-reading. ideally, always be getting some tune up to "yea that's pretty good" zone (maybe like 80-90%). that said, do whatever works for you, i just have seen students get into cycles of sight-reading and continually dropping songs that are only at 40% and there are fundamental skills they just never ever work on because you only tend to work on those once pieces are already at the 40% level. one example: if you only have time to learn the notes of the piece accurately in succession, are you going to ever have enough time afterwards to practice rhythm? anyway, learning piano is exciting! and feel free to dm me (do they have that on youtube?) or comment or something if you want to talk more
@@raefsengupta Hi sir i am from a small district of rajasthan india in my city there is no piano teacher but i want to learn piano how can i learn i have yamaha psr-340 keyboard
hi Mark. Just checking up on you. How is your learning going? I'm 24 and want to buy a piano but a bit discouraged because people tell me it takes a very long time to be any good. Any advice on how to start and what helped you get better?
@@ezequiasfernandez It's going good. My goal is to play 15 minutes a day. 15 minutes is realistic and attainable for me and I suggest you set goals that are realistic and attainable for you personally. Pianote on RU-vid has some excellent beginner videos to get you started and it should be easy to find a cheap used keyboard either online or at a second hand shop. If you're still practicing after 6 months then upgrade to something that sounds better. Yes, it takes a while to get good but so does everything in life. You get out what you put in. Have patience with yourself and aim for tiny tiny improvements each day. You can do anything you put your mind to!
@@ezequiasfernandezWhat's holding you back? You'll probably live a long time. (Side question: What's the main reason you want to learn it? Don't answer here, write it down and check your real intentions) Good luck!
I'm 40, just started learning the piano 2 weeks ago. I'm finding extreme satisfaction with just simple milestones and reading half of the easiest songs of all time. :) It was my 6 year old daughter who inspired me. She came to me 2 weeks ago and had written notes on a piece of paper on sheet music shew drew from scratch. She asked me what it would sound like. She has never played an instrument before. That exact moment I dropped everything and immediately looked up an app to help her learn while we are at home. 2 weeks later, we are both playing every day and she's actually ahead of me in the lessons. The rest of my family (my Wife, me and our 3 daughters, oldest is 9) also started practicing as well all at the same time. The piano is bringing insane amounts of joy to my life and to my family!
Oh my gosh! As someone who is in the process of learning piano and only ever sees people who have years of experience play, this is very inspiring and comforting. Thank you for putting this out.
@@pavlobrona Quite the sinner then by your own standards, you went out of your way to mention it twice and neither was in prayer. I'm only here for the extremely fast learning piano dude tho, so I'll run along now.
Seasoned pianist here and your progress in 1 year is remarkable. Perhaps you have the tenacity at 40. When I was learning as a 5-10 year old I couldn't care less about the piano and just counted the seconds until I could just end the lesson and get out of there. I think the mindset plays a pivotal role in how quickly your brain can soak it up. A very strong affective filter, if you will. You really wanted to learn and you put your heart and soul into it. Fantastic job.
I'm 13 and have too much motivation that it's the only thing I think about that isn't running out it's been almost 2 weeks and I can sight read most grade 1 sheet music
I thought I was too old at 16. But I practiced synthesia on and off playing my fave songs and eventually got into music theory. Now I’m 26, and so happy I can express my emotional and mental experiences in a healthy way knowing something will come out sounding nice if I sit down and try anything 🙌
@@allieberenice4559 The entertainment media makes it look like 16 is too old to start-but it’s all a lie. You’re not even graduated from high school. Take it from someone old enough to be your dad, life is long and a lot will happen over the years. There’s still time to be a mega star if that’s what you pursue. But, remember…music is HUGE! Pop, Rock, and Rap are only 3 of DOZENS of musical genres. Blues, jazz, bluegrass, classical, folk (singer/songwriter), world, electronic, etc. etc. are all legit genres to explore.
I've been playing now for about 18 months and yeah, this looks about right. I'm rather older than most at 74 so maybe I'm a bit slower. I've had problems with the fact that I found it easier to memorize pieces at first than to read the music but after about the 4th piece (Anna Magdalena) I ran into the fact that you have to constantly reinforce the memory or it fades and there simply isn't time in the day to keep it up. Now I've started over, making an effort to deliberately avoid memorizing and just reading off the page. It's coming along. Progress feels slower but I don't have the problem of simply running out of disk space anymore. 🤣
Starting in your 70s is genuinely inspiring stuff - I hope I'm still taking on new challenges if I make it to that age. And yes, I'd really like to be able to read well as well as memorise the pieces I love - the latter so I can play them without music, but the former so I can play simpler stuff just for fun. There's a lot to work on!
That's my problem. It's faster to play by ear instead of work at learning to read music. I compose my own songs so there is no sheet music but I really should learn to read. No patience.
@@Tina-qp7py Yeah, I'm the same way. I have the practice of learning "just listening", you know. But I'd really like to learn the theory of it all. After that, we don't forget anymore.
@@vincentkwan8856 I picked a couple of pieces that I like (the two G minuets 114 and 115 from Anna Magdalena) and played them through consecutively start to finish from the music. No stopping, no repeats and no looking at my hands, over and over for about a year solid. 20-30 times a day at a guess. Now I can play both reasonably well off the page and without the music I simply can't. Good news is that it does transfer to other pieces. Reading generally seems slightly easier. It's not so much about individual notes as the repeated patterns and relationships.
I was listening to a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me). I’ve had to overhaul how I approach taking care of my brain (exercise, journaling, studying etc) by practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 50-60% effort into my habits - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on YT. Historically I have a habit of going too hard, not being able to sustain the Herculean effort, giving up and hating myself. So now I’m trying to give a small, consistent mediocre effort everyday. And its crazy how it adds up. Finally i feel regulated enough to begin the journey of learning new hobbies - and I feel ready to be seen trying.
Yes, this really resonates - sometimes you just have to keep it ticking over. There are days when I don't feel like doing ANYTHING, but the 10 minutes of...whatever...I get done by the end of the day always make me feel better. Hope it goes well for you.
I relate to the statement so much and practiced this and failed many times but being consistent and sticking with a routine absolutely works for me. Now I just need to get off my couch and start doing it..whatever that may be .
Mate that is something to be really proud of, while many of us lounge around watching TV hours a day, you taught yourself a new skill and it's awesome to see the progress.
@@stellaartois303 1. Find middle C 2. Learn (roughly) what the rest of the notes are 3. Try a C major scale 4. Learn Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 5. KEEP GOING
You have no idea how inspiring this is! A lot of people begin to coast through life as they age. But examples like this is what makes life amazing. Stop coasting, and start living! ❤️
I see that you put the practice time in. I started at 70 and having lots of spare time really helps. You are definitely being rewarded for your effort. Well done.
Well done that man, I've always wanted to play the piano and at 65 you have just inspired me to start learning and I shall be teaching myself, as you did.
I am a 40 yr old female - Learning the Keyboard as well. 6 classes done. This encourages me so much. Will keep practicing. Thank you so much for this video. ❤😊❤
It's refreshing to see someone who isn't perfect persevering in the face of mistakes and difficulty. That's what made this so inspirational to me. Thank you!
Everyone who plays well has gone through the same mistakes. It is only a myth that child prodigies can play the piano with little training. They are all training hundreds of hours.
Nice! I have been teaching for 25 years, too many students to remember, and I’d say you’re making above average progress from what I’ve seen. Most need a lot longer to do what you’re doing even with determination and help. I suggest finding a good teacher to help you out, but regardless keep it up!
I have played piano for over 20 years. Your progress is honestly very impressive, and is shown by your consistency and understanding the importance of nailing technique before speed. I often see adult learners or beginners playing better than people who’ve played as long as I have or longer, because they practice properly. You’re awesome!!
@@Gloortom making sure you are getting the correct posture, hand positions and techniques and developing fundamentals. Keep practicing basic stuff even as you get more advanced. Progressively learning harder pieces.
Really impressive progress! I've taught adult beginners who didn't make nearly this much progress, so that's a real testament to your determination and work ethic. One tip that I think would help a lot: sit closer and try to let your arms hang from the shoulder down. Then you can use the weight of your hanging arms as a way of "falling" onto the keys you want to play. I think this adjustment would make things feel a lot easier. Keep up the great work!
Inspiring. I´m 40 in two weeks. I´ve bought a keyboard for my kids, but felt too old to start to learn by myself. But now as I see you, it couln´t be too late for me too.
Don't see any reasons why it can be too late. I tried to learn guitar in childhood for a couple of weeks but skipped it. Then I tried at 35 and felt like it is much easier to learn then in childhood. This is an old myth about the age that was already revealed.
It'll be 2 years for me in a couple months, started at the age of almost 29. Didn't know there were so many adult beginners like myself. Great progress and good job having the courage to start something new at an age where most would think it's too late for them
Haha to be fair it took me about six months to play the repetitive part properly and 12 to get through the whole thing. Still needs work to sound like I want it to, too.
Dude, thanks for this! I'm 26 and sometimes I feel I'm getting too old to learn new skills, but seeing you rocking at 40 made me realize this is bullshit and I should stop looking for excuses. Also, you're looking good!
Francisco always continue to learn as you age. That is one of the beauties of getting older. Every year you should learn or do something new that grows your brain or challenges you to grow in some fashion. We have a daughter your age. 😊 okay, go learn something 👍
I’m 41 and very much a beginner. I had the wish for many years to learn (I had lessons as a small kid but don’t remember anything). My wife just got me a beginner keyboard, I’ll try to learn as a hobby and long time dream. This is very inspiring.
Omg I’m so glad to find you and this community! I’m 36 and have literally just started learning piano today. I look forward to the journey of learning as much as the results. ❤
Just stumbled across this video. Been wanting to play piano for YEARS! I'm 22 and used to play the guitar but it got stolen and I never picked it back up. So I bit the bullet and bought a keyboard last night and now I'm just watching people's progress. You're doing an amazing job and I hope I can get there within time!
Hey man, I just wanted to encourage you, and anyone out there, who is learning to play the piano. It is a great instrument to learn music with. Because while guitar students are learning to line up their fingers on the correct strings, or drum students having to connect hands and feet to build a groove, piano students are able to play a song from the beginning. It may be something as simple as Twinkle Little Star; but at least it is something that you can hear and inspire yourself to learn more! Keep it up and Cheers to you for taking up the piano!
I’m 31 and have been playing guitar since I was 12. I just started learning piano after all these years and my first thought was, “wow, this is easy”. Since I was able to play multiple super basic songs on the first day. Also when trying to learn these basic songs, twinkle-twinkle, take me out to the ball game, etc I would make a mistake but notice it sounded familiar. Then after dabbling a bit with no idea what keys I’m pressing just going off what sounds right I was able to just figure out pieces of popular songs lol. Then I learned your left hand has to do it’s own thing while your right is doing it’s. Yeah not easy, but a beginner problem. From what I’ve seen in videos piano is far easier to pick up than guitar, but much harder to master. Now wishing I had spent my time learning piano at 12 lol
yep. 4 months in, and i randomly just straight up miss a string while playing guitar. oh well....I can play the Star of the County Down, and am working on Iron Man by Black Sabbath (yep, im on electric. yes i go ahead a turn the amp to metal, then play Irish Trad. music. YOLO)
All these videos and especially comments on such videos are so encouraging! I have seen comments of 70 year olds being beginners in guitar, flute, etc. And I thought I was too late to guitar. It is never too late to start as long as we are breathing!
Same. Im self taught (started in my late 20s, im 32 now). When i see the videos of all the virtuoso guitar players on RU-vid who were playing guitar in their teens, i thought it was too late for me. Never put the guitar down for good, but i would take long breaks (life situations and sometimes getting discouraged).
@@panameadeplm i know right, seeking external validation will make you dependant on others. But you need to be independent to achieve any kind of success. Yet for those who do not know how to start validating themselves from the inside it is a tough task. Do you have any suggestions on how to become internally validating and independent?
@@saigovind3006 there's no such thing as "internal validation," back in the day 10 years ago before politically correct reprogramming, we used to call that delusion any form of validation must come from someone else, and people mistaking peer pressure and coerced positivity(because any expression of negativity is removed algorithmically by bots) for validation means that no form of validation can be genuine if it comes from an online space people become independent when they are forced to become independent, when the world around them can no longer provide for them, either materially or spiritually, no one wants to be a lone wolf, and those that think they do are children
@@panameadeplm i think your statement is contradictory to yout previous comment. Expecting external validation for independence again makes a paradoxical cycle. Independence can either be a choice, or an imposed thing on someone. You may ask "then why many people choose to be dependent?" Well independence and being a lone wolf takes courage. And that courage may have to come from experience and external circumstances. Are you ready to walk the road of a lone wolf that takes immense courage? If not you be dependent forever. Or life will take to on the path of a Lone Wolf against your woshes only for your own good which you may not realize during the process!
I’m a piano teacher playing all my life. It’s incredible progress and great patience at this age, congratulations! I love how Elise is your day 4 piece and your day 365 piece. I always find it cute when people start with simplified versions of classics then later on improve them. 😊. Keep it up!
Man this is genuinly inspring. Im 31 an deal with depression and some self-esteem issues. I always feel like i want to learn to play an instrument but its always accompanied by a feeling of "its too late to start". I never played ANY instrument besies a recorder in elementary school. I dont know how to read music. Ive been wanting to learn the piano and this video showed me that Its not too late and I CAN DO IT if i put in effort and commit. Thank you
I’m 31, I started piano just ~4 months ago? Never had any music lessons. Also struggle with depression and anxiety. I used lessons as a means of dealing with my anxiety and learning a little more at home every day helps the depression and expression. Full steam ahead!
@@ProphetOfBiss 32 here and getting bored of just playing video games and working, been thinking of picking an hobby like piano, but I have 0 musical skills. Reading comments like yours here is just inspiring me to maybe, just do it. Gonna dust off my dad's piano and let's do it!
Are we twins separated at birth!? 😂 I'm also 31, and recovering from severe depression... When visiting my parents two weeks ago, I snatched their old keyboard from the attic and I've been teaching myself how to play ever since. I'm a total noob with no experience and I can't read music sheets yet, but it feels really nice to be learning something new (but at the same time, that is not exactly like studying for a class). It's like... brain refreshing? Sorry, not a native speaker. And sorry about the rambling, but the point is -> maybe playing an instrument can also help you with your depression :') Hope things get better for you soon
I'm 45 and only started to learn how to play the piano at the start of the year. I was shown the basic notes in primary school, and only properly learning how to read sheet music now. But there are also amazing RU-vid Channels where tutors teach you how to play songs note by note. Bitesized Piano is one of them. To date I can play the likes of Satie, Beethoven, Chopin. It's easy when you put your mind to it, and piano is amazing for your mental health. Do it!!
People have no idea how much effort learning a instrument is. It requires CONSTANT work and thought. You really need to want it. Nobody learn instruments by accident, everybody who is proficient has been practicing pretty much daylie for years. Ive been learning guitar for just about a year now, and i gotta say its the most rewarding hobbie besides cooking, reading, sports and learning languages ive ever had. Its so much fun, i can literally entertain myself for hours every day just by picking up my guitar and exploring music its amazing. Its just as frustrating as it is rewarding. Definitely better than video games. And you get the added bonus of being able to entertain other people too, which is absolutely crazy.
Great job! When I heard the intro I thought this was going to be another Fantaisie Impromptu by month 12 progress video. Glad to see it wasn’t. My first year is up soon, so will be adding to the pool of first year progress videos.
That was awesome man, Im 21 and I know with time alot of my chances to be the best at things will fade away, so I decided to learn piano. Cause when I'm older and can no longer do anything super physical anymore, at least I'll always be able to play my favorite pieces. So I'm putting in 5 years into piano, starting today. Learning how to optimize my right and left hand, sheet music, the ins and outs of chords. This video shows me it's worth the investment. Being the one that brings music to life, is such an incredible feeling.
This was a lot of my thinking - one day I'll be too old to even really spar at BJJ but hopefully I'll be playing piano til the day I die. It's well worth the time, hope you enjoy the process
May I ask what tools you used to progress? I bought the Fender subscription and I've been trudging along. I also bought Rocksmith to go through their lessons. Still working through it. I feel like I've hit a wall and can't get past it!
@@jah0708 How much do you pay for the Fender subscription? I take online piano lessons, with the option of actually going to the location, but I'm too lazy to travel 😂 Look up Ricky's School of Rock. Huddersfield based, but they offer online lessons. I pay £19 for 30 minutes. Some of their tutors have played with bands like Terrorvision. You also decide how often you want to have your lessons.
@@Ashtarot77 It's $75 a year or something like that. No personal tutor though, all pre-recorded videos. That price doesn't sound bad for 30 minutes if I am getting some direction!
My wife is 65 years young, and this past May of 2022 she played in her first piano recital after about six months of lessons. Seniors get totally dismissed by today’s youth. This is just one small example of how we can still accomplish anything, and it shows the commitment and dedication most times not seen by those who choose video games and Tick-Tock over learning real lifetime skills. I’m very proud of my wife Trish, and I’m here to say it’s never too late to learn something new. Congrats to you and your progress, and hopefully you have a long lifetime to continue fine-tuning your gift of music.
I agree these beginner learning videos are very inspiring to other beginners because they can relate to the enjoyment and even the frustration that comes from the gradual progress. It's great to see the more advanced pros do their thing but watching another beginner progress Is often more motivating because it's within your reach, especially someone like this who sounds pretty good for one year. Nice job!!!
It's so refreshing to see someone who's not constrained by the common ideas like time and age. I've been working hard on my crafting and I'm no kid anymore; thank you for sharing, it can certainly inspire others.
Awesome stuff. I’m on day 14, and I’m 42. Like so many have said, watching a real video of real progress is so inspiring. Plus you even got yourself a new piano.
This is really inspirational. I’ve decided that at the age of 42 I would like to learn a musical instrument and have chosen the piano/keyboard. You are proof that practice makes perfect.
I started to play music a year ago and it's one of the hardest yet more entertaining thing ( I play in a band ) I've ever done. It teaches humility. I don't bother with time anymore and just practice and enjoy. In comparison, stuff I had to learn for demanding jobs really was much easier. Most things are not as complicated to master as people who practice it make it sounds ( for most jobs one can end up practicing, or most hobbies ), but music is the opposite, yet so enjoyable. Bravo dude, you've been consistent.
Thanks! And yes I completely agree with this on the value of being used to practice. Awesome that you're playing with a band after one year, what do you play?
I started playing at 20 and I improved at an exponential rate. I was able to play Chopin in just a few weeks. Don’t get discouraged just because you didn’t play from a young age. I call BS on that you can’t become an expert on something if you didn’t start from a young age. I truly believe that it’s never too late to start practicing and get to a high level.
Love this video. I started teaching myself to play the piano about 8 years ago at the outset of parenthood. The marriage didn't survive parenthood, and sometimes I wonder if I did. The time spent connecting with an insturment can mean so much and its for absolutely everybody.
I am 31 as of yet and I picked up the piano as a hobby since the beginning of this year with no music experience, it's nice to see videos of adult beginners taking up an instrument for their first time and have a passion for it. I am self learning so far using "Fabers adult piano adventures" books, keep up the good work.
Thanks for posting your video! I’m in my late 30s and I’ve just started piano lessons this month. Watching your video has been motivational for this beginner.
I've been playing the piano since I was 4 years old (I'm 60 now) and I just want to say congratulations, well done, and keep going - we all learn something new everyday
Just started my journey 2 weeks ago. I’m proud to say I’m progressing at about the same rate you are. This gives me hope that I’ll also be able to play like you at all of these milestones.
This was awesome! I'm 19 years old and I started learning the piano yesterday with my only prior music experience being the alto sax in seventh grade. A lot of my friends are pseudo-prodigies when it comes to musical instruments and I wanted to try my hand at it. I'm super impressed by your progress and it's definitely inspired me to keep moving along!
Nice!! I hope you have more progress by now. I picked up bass guitar at 21, it has been a year since that (now i'm 22) and i notice a lot of progress. I think it's never too late to try and learn new things
This was super heartwarming to watch! The progress is here, we can see how your efforts brought you where you are now (: keep up the good work you nailed this!
I started to learn how to play piano just last week. And I've been trying to watch RU-vid videos of piano lessons for beginners. Then I said to myself, I think I'm too old for this and It's too late for me to learn. But when I saw this video, it gives me the spirit to continue learning. Thanks a lot! All the best to you Joel! Cheers! 👍👏
Amazing! 43 year old woman here who has never played anything in her life and has no idea on how to read music just started piano lessons. Decided that I want to learn an instrument while I am on this planet. Hope I play at least half that well at a year.
You are amazing! It is never too late to learn or pick up something again. I learned some guitar when I was a teenager but was never serious about it, so I put it down for almost 20 years. I picked up my guitar again last month, started to learn how to play in fingerstyle, and knowing I make some progress, I feel happy again.
Guess this was 3 years ago which means you're just about the same age as me (currently 44) and I'm ready to pick piano back up. Stopped playing when I was 15 and have been saying for 20+ years that I want to get back to it. It's time. Thank you for the inspiration/motivation.
It’s not about speed, number of songs, nor competition - it’s about your own feelings, development rate and happiness of doing what you want to do in the time you give to it - turtles are happy too so should you!
I have been thinking about learning a instrument to channelise my emotions and thoughts. I usually get lost in Piano tunes, it is so elegant in my opinion. Thanks for inspiring, this is exactly what I needed, 1 year of consistency is all you need and eventually it just becomes your identity.
I taught myself to play at 15 years old and progressed pretty quickly then I had to sell my piano to pay rent and just haven’t really practiced since. Been about a decade since I actually sat down and practiced. Still haven’t gotten lessons but this makes me want to find a teacher. Bravo to you! 🎉
Bravo! I started a couple of years ago, I am about his age, and I’ve had the same learning speed… I also started with a small keyboard and bough a piano after a few months… and learnt about the same songs… I am really happy and improve everyday… one of the best decisions ever made that I definitely recommend…
This is inspiring, i have always had a strong connection with Piano and music in general but my parents were against letting me learn any instrument, now i am 25 years old getting my own piano to start with
I wish my parents made me learn piano when I was young. I’m in my 30s and made a promise to myself to start this year! I think it’s a good way to release and express yourself.
I changed career and become software engineer at 41, I always wanted to learn piano and now I'm 43 and you inspired me to do so. (I'm still 25 in my brain)
