Not only do you have to learn to read music but to coordinate your hands, and use your feet to manipulate the pedals. Reading 'the dots' is only the start - to play musically requires technical skill, and also artistic interpretation and sensitivity, and a whole lot of time (to enjoy) practising!
With a piano you can make the whole sound of the piece - the melody, the harmony.
How long does it take to learn to play the piano?
I could teach you a piece in under a minute - but to truly master the skills can take several years. In fact you will never stop learning and finding out new ideas about the instrument and what you can play with it.
I don't have a piano - can I still learn?
If you have neither the room nor funds to invest in a piano, there are many great value electronic instruments out there from manufacturers such as Yamaha, Kawai, Roland, Casio, from as little as £200-500.
I would recommend that you choose an instrument carefully and listen to it. NB there are some keyboards that have a very light touch compared to a piano. Also important is somewhere to locate the instrument - ideally not hidden away in a cupboard!
For more information or a taster lesson contact Richard here.
Did you know there are over 9000 parts to a grand piano - see here to learn how it works.