Some reflections...

I wonder what the best way is to get kids interested in the piano/keyboards, or learning any instrument? When I was little my parents made me take piano lessons. I hated them so much I must have threw huge tantrums, cause I only lasted about 2 weeks with them!

The great thing was, my Dad played keyboards in a band during the 60's & 70's, so could play all these cool songs on my little toy keyboard. Hearing him play got me reeeally interested and I started learning by mimicking him. I inherited his ability to play by ear, received tons of positive reinforcement by friends/family whenever I did, and I've played ever since!

I always put it down to not being forced to continue with the lessons, when I absolutely hated them, even though I would be a much better sight reader today if I did! I most likely would never have developed my ability to play by ear, or the passion for playing, though.

Carrie