Should I keep taking piano lessons?

I started learning around 12 too, and I would recommend you stick with it. Piano is one of the most fun instruments to play, along with guitar and trumpet, because of fact that almost all melodies are played on it.

I started learning around 12 too, and I would recommend you stick with it. Piano is one of the most fun instruments to play, along with guitar and trumpet, because of fact that almost all melodies are played on it.

First of all, you have to ask yourself what is your goal/objective in taking up another musical instrument? You must really love playing music or you wouldn't even be playing so many instruments at once :) And what is it that makes playing the piano difficult? Is it the type of music you are learning, or simply that of coordinating both your hands? If the latter, that is difficult! In fact, that is what sets this instrument apart from all others, the fact that each hand has to be trained to be independent because each hand can play beautiful lines on its own. But the effort in mastering this skill is well worth it. Because, as you said, you really want to learn and might regret giving up too soon, you should give yourself more time to work on this, after all you have had only four lessons. Remember that nothing worth doing is easy. If it's about the type of music pieces, then maybe you can ask your teacher whether you can try other pieces besides the ones you are now learning. A good teacher will always accommodate, or at the very least explain to you why or why not. Finally, if you have the passion for music and you are willing to put in time and effort, you can play all the instruments that you mentioned, but ask yourself these few questions: Will you be able to master each instrument and, more importantly, do you want to master them at all, or do you just want a taste of each instrument? There're no right or wrong answers to these questions. You might like to drop by my blog for extra tips, and sign up for my free e-book "7 Ways to Become A Better Pop/Jazz Pianist" while you're there: www.MyPianoRiffs.com or follow me on Twitter or become a fan of My Piano Riffs Blog on Facebook. All the best to your musical journey, and Keep Living the Music!

when i first started piano, i felt like quitting because of all of the theory and basics of learning, i too felt like i was never going to enjoy and learn how to play. although, i knew i would regret it if i quit. i stayed with it and i love it so much now. i would really encourage you to keep practicing and going to lessons. music really helps you in your academic life also. Hope this helps :)

Well I started taking them about 2 months ago, I'm 17 haha, so don't worry about being to old. I guess it depends on how quick you are to pick it up, I can play around 4 songs now, which is alright I guess. But I have a piano at home I can practice on day and night. And I spend about 7 hours on it a day, just figuring out keys and working out melodies. I write on my keys in a wipe away marker, so I can remember what key is which lol. Just stick with it, you haven't been doing it for long. Soon when you are able to play your first tune, you will be glad that you didn't quit.

Well I started taking them about 2 months ago, I'm 17 haha, so don't worry about being to old. I guess it depends on how quick you are to pick it up, I can play around 4 songs now, which is alright I guess. But I have a piano at home I can practice on day and night. And I spend about 7 hours on it a day, just figuring out keys and working out melodies. I write on my keys in a wipe away marker, so I can remember what key is which lol. Just stick with it, you haven't been doing it for long. Soon when you are able to play your first tune, you will be glad that you didn't quit.

If you are really serious about wanting to play the piano, you have only one really meaningful, realistic option: you must connect with a good teacher, and stay with them I would say at a bare minimum of at least 2-3 yrs; more, if at all possible. Unless you are another Mozart, there is no substitute for a good teacher, and years of study and practice. Alberich

when i first started piano, i felt like quitting because of all of the theory and basics of learning, i too felt like i was never going to enjoy and learn how to play. although, i knew i would regret it if i quit. i stayed with it and i love it so much now. i would really encourage you to keep practicing and going to lessons. music really helps you in your academic life also. Hope this helps :)