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14/f. I've kind of always secretly wanted to learn how to play the piano. I've never played an instrument and I'm just kind of scared. I want to learn to play beautiful songs like Bella's Lullaby from Twilight and amazing songs like that. How long would it take me to actually be at that level? Considering that I'm a complete beginner who never played piano before? (link)
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First off, I'm new to this site. If you like my advice, please let your friends know about me and feel free to continue asking me questions in the future.
I understand where you're coming from, being scared to play an instrument. I played the trombone in the school band when I was 11 or 12. I was really bad, hated it, and gave it up. When I became really into music many years later and wanted to play the bass, my parents told me I had no musical talent and that I'd just give it up eventually. I have probably played my bass every day for the last 7 years, and I've become quite an accomplished musician, singer and performer. Why do I bring this up? Because I loved the music I was learning and writing when I first picked up the bass. And it sounds like you love beautiful piano music. No one is pushing you to pursue piano - it's something you seem to want all on your own. And because you love the music, and know the kind of music you want to play, you will become a good piano player. Maybe not the greatest of all time, but you'll be able to play "Bella's Lullaby" and songs of that caliber within a few years, and probably sooner. If you get lessons, or if you teach yourself, if you really love the music, that will motivate you to become a good player.
I can't say whether it will take you 2 months or 2 years to play at that level, or whether you'll be a decent player or the next Mozart, but I can assure with some work you will be able to play beautiful songs like "Bella's Lullaby." For piano, I'd suggest getting lessons at first. But make sure it's what you want to do - if your parents or teacher are putting pressure on you it will become a chore and not a joy. Make it all about yourself and the music you want to play.
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Thank you so much. I really value your advice--you took the time to write advice that actually means something to me. Thanks!
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