Is Playing Piano Worth the Work?
Time, energy, money, and hope must be invested. But for what?
What do folks get out of learning the piano? Why do they do it? After all, despite the many books and website claiming to be able to teach a complex skill in no time at all, piano actually is one of the most difficult of instruments to play well. A good pianist has invested much time and energy, sometimes practicing daily over many months or even years. This person often has spent money on private or online lessons, sheet music books, and, of course, their instrument. Above all, the piano student must keep up their hope of playing the music they love the way they would love to play it. That hope must be maintained for some time. Those who don’t already play sometimes wonder what the big deal might be. (more…)
