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Why we gave up on learning how to play an instrument? (lemm.ee)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I regret buying a guitar, I can't even do the simplest shit on it according to YouTube... I dunno if it's laziness or just being tired of sucking so much and not being able to play the music that I like... Maybe a mix of both?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

I wish I had learned piano. I've spent my entire life wishing I would learn piano, but I'm too awkward to book lessons and/or commit to sitting down with an instructor. But as a kid I had a natural ear for playing and could figure out a portion of most songs if I spent enough time poking at the keys. My daughter (4) has been fidgeting with her little keyboard a lot. I'm wondering if we shouldn't learn together in the future.

I often close my eyes and move my fingers as though I'm playing naturally, and I swear I know where all of the keys are. It's more than just pretend. It's like it's been here all along, but I've never honed it. I know that I could play something beautiful if I just fucking tried.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Take it from one who quit piano at 16 after having started as a 4-year-old... the regret runs deep.

Take the stupid lessons, buy a $100 keyboard and a pair of headphones, and PLAY. Its hard and you'll suck for a time, but treat it as play. Laugh at your mistakes and revel in your success.

2 bars at a time. That's how you build.