Can anyone learn to play piano?

Question:I'd like to learn to play piano but I'm not really sure if I'm up to it. I can't sing at all, and I've always thought I'm not that musical. Is there some way to find out if I have even the basics needed for learning piano? Like some sound test where I have to recognize different sounds to see if I can hear and understand different sounds? What else is needed?

One option would be to go to piano teacher or buy a $500 digital piano and see how it goes... but I'd really like to know beforehand if I have any skills before I make fool out of myself :)

Thanks

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I'd like to learn to play piano but I'm not really sure if I'm up to it. I can't sing at all, and I've always thought I'm not that musical. Is there some way to find out if I have even the basics needed for learning piano? Like some sound test where I have to recognize different sounds to see if I can hear and understand different sounds? What else is needed?

One option would be to go to piano teacher or buy a $500 digital piano and see how it goes... but I'd really like to know beforehand if I have any skills before I make fool out of myself :)

Thanks

Yes, anyone can learn piano...but the first step you need to take in order to learn any instrument is to purge those feelings of embarrassment: worrying about making a fool of yourself is completely counterproductive. A practice space where you can learn/play without disturbing others (or simply wearing headphones, in the case of a digital piano) should be sufficient to eliminate these fears.

Although it helps to have a discerning ear, the actual act of learning the instrument will develop your musical "ear"; don't worry about having perfect pitch. The longer you play, the more you listen to music critically, the better it will get.

There isn't a test or a basic requisite skill set that can determine your aptitude. The real trick to learning piano or any instrument is simply diligence: practice, practice, practice. The more you practice, the better you'll get. Simple as that. Commit yourself to five minutes' practice a day (more if you feel like it of course but never allow yourself to skip two days in a row!) and you won't believe how quickly you can pick it up.

I would strongly recommend that you seek out a teacher. Although it isn't required, I have found that both the financial commitment as well as the personal(ized) direction are extremely helpful. Instruments are like home gym equipment: people think that the money they spend on them will compel them to use them, but that isn't necessarily the case. If you don't possess a rigorous sense of self-discipline, then it is always best that you seek the aid of a professional whether it is a personal trainer or a piano teacher. But be sure to find a teacher that suites you...your schedule, your style of learning, and the kind of music you want to learn. Although I would personally recommend that you first learn from a classically-trained teacher (those uptight disciplinarians will undoubtedly teach you proper form), if ragtime is your passion then by all means find yourself a ragtime teacher. If you enjoy what you're learning, you'll improve much quicker. So if the teacher you've found doesn't inspire you to learn, then you should probably drop them and find yourself one that does.

In conclusion, the only things that are required for learning the piano are a passion for music and the dedication to learn. It's up to you to commit yourself to practicing and to decide how it is that you learn best.

I've taught piano and have yet to have a student who couldn't learn - some better than others of course. I've always said that if you can do math and count to 4, you can learn the piano. It's basically math. You may or may never be what others consider good, but learn it to enjoy it for yourself if nothing else. Get a good teacher - I wouldn't depend on a digital piano if you have never had music lessons before. Obviously you're interested enough to pursue learning to play - You'll do just fine!

You have to have the proper mind set.

FIRST, you've got to STOP blaming yourself.

You don't have to be PERFECT every time. You DON'T have to be the BEST player, today.

AND, you don't have to LISTEN to what other PEOPLE say about your playing - PEOPLE who are only half listening, and don't care the way YOU do.

Put all that out of your mind.
What matters is YOUR desire to play piano as well as possible.

Good Luck!

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