THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO… Learning piano

The unprecedented situation of life under lockdown has led many of us to search for new ways to pass the time and learn new skills; learning a musical instrument could be just the antidote you need to these strange and uncertain times. In fact, many of us have always wanted to learn a new (or additional instrument) so now there’s really no excuse.

Whether it be drums, piano, keyboard, guitar or anything else you have always wanted to be able to play, there are lots of great resources out there to help, in the form of pre-recorded lessons or one to one tuition from professionals (on Zoom or Skype). Even famous musicians are now allowing you into their previously hidden worlds to pass on their secret recipes for becoming a great instrumentalist.

I’ve been playing piano since the age of five – so almost 40 years now! – and that one decision