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ALLANKREPINA39
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Some folk would have us believe that acquiring new skills is much easier for the young [the very young.] But patience and perseverance count, too IMO.
I took formal piano lessons from age 11 to age 15. When school work became burdensome, I quit formal lessons but continued to buy and learn more and more difficult music.
I've played in bars and night clubs, acompanied voice students at several conservatories, became one third of a cabaret troupe, and--before retirement--adapted my skills to become a church organist [pedal board and all!]
My playing connected me with people who've become life-long friends.
I often wonder how life would have turned out w/o those lessons as a kid.
I was blessed with a patient, understand and encouraging teacher.
Sounds like you have, too.
Keep on keepin' on. You'll never regret it.
Take it from a geezer who's been there.
I took formal piano lessons from age 11 to age 15. When school work became burdensome, I quit formal lessons but continued to buy and learn more and more difficult music.
I've played in bars and night clubs, acompanied voice students at several conservatories, became one third of a cabaret troupe, and--before retirement--adapted my skills to become a church organist [pedal board and all!]
My playing connected me with people who've become life-long friends.
I often wonder how life would have turned out w/o those lessons as a kid.
I was blessed with a patient, understand and encouraging teacher.
Sounds like you have, too.
Keep on keepin' on. You'll never regret it.
Take it from a geezer who's been there.