My Experience

When I was learning how to play, I right away wanted to play every song that I heard. But that was difficult for me because I knew absolutely nothing about the piano. I think that's the mistake we as humans make. We want to learn things as fast as possible, and be masters at it. But we have to learn how to be patient, especially with an instrument like the piano. There are so many people who have tried to learn how to play piano, and couldn't get it. Because they had no patience, they got frustrated and quit. That's why I said that piano takes a great amount of patience. I myself almost quit, because I couldn't figure the songs. But I finally realized that I have to learn the basics first. Being that I have learned enough, I am now able to play for my church. But because I know enough does not mean I know everything. I still practice everyday, because there is so much more for me to learn. I know a musician who told me, "If you don't practice everyday, for hours, just quit." And I agree with that 100%. If you don't practice, you don't grow, and the next person who is practicing will be better than you are.

Youtube has so many people who give tutorials on the fundamentals for free. You don't have to pay hundreds of dollars for an instructor. Youtube has some of the best musicians who upload their tutorials. So go on Youtube and look for tutorials that show the basics and just follow the instructor. And if you missed something, all you have to do is rewind. Everything that I learned on the piano, has been through youtube. Here are a couple of videos that will teach you the basics and fundamentals of the piano and chords. Remember to rewind if you dont get something, for all the information is essential to learning how to play.