On a scale of 1 - 10, how hard is it to start learning the Piano?

Question

I'm 17, and attempted the Violin and Guitar when I was little (like 8/9)...didn't work out too well haha.

I really want to learn the Piano (after listening to some pieces by Ludovico Einaudi lol)...as I can't play an instrument, and to be honest, don't really have any 'talents'..

If your fairly older...and don't have much co-ordination, how hard is it to suddenly start to learn the Piano and how long does it take to get at a good level at it?

Thanks (:

Answer 1

I started violin at age 10, got pretty good, needed to learn bass cleff,  so took up piano at age 15.  Practiced a lot, played adequately.  A teacher is important, to correct bad habits which can hurt your playing.  If you had any lessons before, you probably can read the notes, and other music notation, so you have  a head start.  Gp for it.  It will be something you can enjoy your entire life.  I'm over 70 now, still play violin, and the organ at church, so it's never too late.

Answer 2

1 - it is easy to start.

The hard part is keeping with it. Don't be surprised if it takes a while for you to start feeling good about it though. Work on it every day and you will continually get better. There is a lot of muscle memory involved in learning the piano, and it takes time to develop. If you get a good teacher whom you can work easily with, it will be even easier. They will be able to help you set realistic short term goals and move ahead. They will also help you with you posture. Bad posture can cause problems such as CTS, so it is important that you are playing correctly.

Some days you are going to feel like it is a 1, sometimes a 10. It will always change, but I think in the end it will be worth it.