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Old 11-28-2006, 06:34 PM   #9
Dean C
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Originally Posted by Rootless
The problem with getting lessons is that its all classical and it doesn't sound like that is what you are looking to play. It might be worth investigating if there is someone in your local area who gives modern piano lessons. If you can read music its half the battle. I did up to grade 8 and quit before taking the exam. I rarely regret quitting at that stage, but it helped immensely when taking up other instruments.
Taking lessons isn't all about doing work for the exam and taking it, it's about practicing and playing music you enjoy. I played a lot of "popular" songs in my lessons and then did the classical pieces for the exams. It really does help you and as you said it's helped me switch to the guitar.
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