| Before finally deciding to have piano lessons, some | | | | Younger people might be able to learn piano faster |
| people might want to know how long it typically takes | | | | and achieve a good level of skill within one year of |
| to learn piano. That is sensible, especially where time | | | | starting. Age does not matter, though, when it comes |
| and money are concerned. There is no definite | | | | to learning piano from scratch. Anyone can learn to |
| answer to this question because no one knows how | | | | play well, no matter what age you start. |
| long it will take you to learn piano, and that is what is | | | | For everyone who wants to learn to play the piano, |
| important. It all depends on how quickly you can learn | | | | the best approach I have found is to play the songs |
| the piano notes and learn the piano scales as well. | | | | you like listening to, and learn in a fun way. You will get |
| Then there is your motivation to learn piano. If you | | | | more enjoyment out of playing the piano if you |
| study a lot, and practice as often as you can, there is | | | | approach the task in this way. |
| no reason why you should not be of a good standard | | | | Start with the easy to play piano songs. Once you can |
| within two years. This is possible. But it does need time | | | | play a few of these songs you will soon see how |
| and effort on your part to succeed in learning to play | | | | quickly you are learning piano technique and notes. |
| the piano to the standard you are happy with. | | | | Piano playing is the same as any other skill which |
| If you want to play piano at a higher level then it is | | | | involves learning. The only way you will find out how |
| going to take longer. A more realistic estimate would | | | | long it takes to learn to play piano is by making the |
| then be over four years to achieve this skill level. | | | | decision to try. |