It mocks me—the grand piano—that resides in my living room.
It was purchased for my older brother. After playing for some time, his piano instructor recommended that my parents buy a bigger keyboard for him, but our dad brought home the monster with white teeth instead. My family and I always give my dad a hard time about this—his go big or go home attitude. He’s a very humble man, but sometimes he has expensive taste.
My brother played for awhile, but eventually the instrument was no longer a priority. His interests changed, but that was okay, because my parents believed I could learn to play. The problem was that I never hit the keys until an hour before my lesson, because I believed that I could master a piece without training.
I have had three piano teachers, so it’s obvious I’m the problem. I always joke that if there was only a pill to swallow that provided instant mastery of an instrument I’d take it.
Since a pill of that sort doesn’t exist, I’ll try something I’ve never tried before: consistent practice.
Currently, I’m on page 109 in Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course: Level 1. I hope to finish the book by the end of this year.
XO
T. Shaw
T. Shaw 
I love this. I’ve only realized why I never got good…I never wanted to practice, I only wanted to play. This is a really cool second chance.
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Right?! It’s funny, because this isn’t who I am as a student/employee. In those settings, I’m a diligent and hard worker. I’ve heard, for a lot of people, it’s easier to break the promises you make to yourself vs. the promises you make to other people. So, I really hope to reach a different outcome this time. 🙂
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That’s the case if you’re an Obliger from Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies. And I am certainly that type.
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I don’t think I’ve taken that test! But yes, people pleaser over here. 🙋🏻♀️
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Good luck T.Shaw! My guitar sits in my room every day and mocks me too. I never even learned how to play a song. I only learned the keys and that was it. I was self taught and I always second guessed myself on whether what I was doing was right.
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Thank you! I also have a guitar that collects dust too, but one thing at a time. 😉 I think more and more people are self taught, especially in our youtube age.
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I’m thinking about picking it back up. This time, I’ll definitely use youtube, instead of the dvd I had.
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Youtube is a wonderful place where you can learn a variety of skills. 😛 it’s convinced me to cut my own bangs several times
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Haha. I believe in you !
When you’re done mastering maybe you can teach me a thing or two.
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Thanks! ☺️ Do you sing or play any instruments?
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