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I'm excited to start playing. Would the forum goers recommend picking up self teaching books to start of jump into lessons right away?
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I would suggest look around for a teacher you think you could work with. This will ensure you get a proper foundation right from the get go. What an awesome present by the way! Have fun and Congratulations!
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Just married? congrats! May I please have the name of the person who gave you the piano as a gift? I need to invite them to my next big shin-dig!
The "forum goers" will vary much in their opinions, but this particular forum goer votes for lessons, if you can afford them! For both of you- or better yet, one of you can play another instrument!
I don't care too much for money. For money can't buy me love. -the Beatles
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Congrats on the wedding and the piano.
Private one-on-one lessons have no substitute. Just be clear about what it is you want to be able to play. Classical, rock, jazz. Each will have their own unique approach. Call a few places, meet a few teachers, ask around. Music stores usually know who the good teachers/schools in the area are.
I too would like to invite this person to some sort of gathering to be named later.
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I've been learning on my own from books, but with the advice of some experienced players from time to time, and having had a few lessons decades ago.
Starting from absolute zero, I'd recommend getting at least a few in-person lessons. Having someone who knows what they're doing watch what you're doing will keep you from heading in the wrong direction and developing really serious bad habits.
Explain to prospective teachers that you want to stick your toe in the water before making any long term commitment.
-- J.S. Knabe Grand # 10927 Yamaha CP33 Kawai FS690
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Congratulations! Over the years I have done both, taught myself and taken lessons. I currently take lessons now. I think there is definitely a benefit to having a good teacher. However, you can also do a lot on your own, especially now with you tube (you tube didn't exist when I was self-teaching-lol). I also, think there is a lot you can learn that would be beneficial before you start lessons. For example: you can learn all the notes on the keyboard. Get familiar with the concept of scales, chords and terminology in general. Learn a little bit about theory and how to read music. You don't have to go nuts-just get familiar with it. That way when/if you do start lessons it won't sound like your teacher is speaking a foreign language. When I did start with a teacher I was glad that I did all that work on my own for that reason. But, I was also glad I decided to start taking lessons because I learned so much from my teacher about technique and a different way to look at things in the music. That has really been helpful to me and I might not have figured out on my own.
So, how's that for a definite maybe. I guess what I'm trying to say is sure, go ahead and get started learning what you can on your own. But, at some point it might be a good idea to consider taking lessons.
“The doubters said, "Man cannot fly," The doers said, "Maybe, but we'll try," And finally soared in the morning glow while non-believers watched from below.†― Bruce Lee
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