I’m 35 years old. I started piano lessons for the very first time back in August. I had to start with Primer b/c I have no musical experience, and nobody in my family is musically inclined (although my mom did play the flute in high school). I am now on Level I, but for the past two months my teacher is having me learn Level 3 piano songs. While I have been successful at learning those songs, I have also been getting discouraged and disappointed in myself that I didn’t take lessons earlier in my life. I find myself being envious at those who don’t know how to read music, yet can play brilliantly. As for me, I have to read music (for the most part) to be able to play my songs. Also, there is an instructor on YouTube who teaches "easy piano music". Although on much easier pieces (Stairway to Heaven being one), I can write down the notes and stuff on the staff lines, there are many "easy" pieces that go over my head. Am I just being impatient with myself? Will this feeling pass?
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