How Long Does it ACTUALLY Take to Learn Piano?? [ANSWERED]

[@Alfaegyes]

"At 20 minutes a day it'll take about a year" "At 40 minutes a day it'll take about 6 months." You're welcome.

[@pianohelper8873]

What about 3 hours a day....

[@pianohelper8873]

I have a lot of free time

[@atillasahin3291]

@@pianohelper8873 that's not how it works. You cant just say im gonna do 20 hours a day and become really good after 2 weeks. your body needs rest too, see it as being a bodybuilder. you need slow consistent practice as often as possible.

[@MyLittleMagneton]

@@atillasahin3291 If I sleep for 4 hours, every 12 hours. I'll be able to practice two 40 min sessions a day, and become good in 3 months :^)

[@welboi5304]

lets just learn it for 2000 hours

[@charlottekatakuri1414]

The funny thing about piano is, when you start playing it's just gon suck you in. 10minutes turn into 3hours

[@namelastname8716]

I like to play the oboe

[@artemis8368]

True. And it's really satisfying seeing yourself improving over a piece you just started, that you forget what time it is.

[@GJMA13]

Agreed! I've only been playing for a few days and already time flies when I'm practicing. I look at the time after a while and I think how crazy it is that hours have gone by.

[@tllsaeteurnn13]

Name Last name im a euph and horn player, I really want to pick up piano

[@pandadncr4825]

Haha yeah I totally feel that xD

[@anurbanurb]

I love how he talks about piano like a personal trainer talking about exercise hahah I feel like he's about to say "JUST DO IT" at some point of the video

[@namelastname8716]

I like adidas

[@johnnykleytonful]

You're beautiful.

[@honkymonkey9568]

He even looks like a personal trainer.

[@isabelarielle]

thats so true omg

[@zarahjosi9898]

Guys I found the best website that will help you to learn piano that is PianoLessons99.blogspot.com Hope this will help…

[@mydog4289]

I come from a very strict Asian family and after a couple months from starting piano, the music my piano teacher gave me was starting to become difficult so I would spend hours playing the whole song over and over again because my parents would get angry at me if I haven’t “passed” the song that week, which killed the fun out of it. I thought I was just bad at piano but this video made me realize that I should try piano again but with a different game plan. Thank you

[@naraufiqa]

It happens to me too. I am so passionate to learn piano, its the only way i can express myself whether i'm happy or sad at the moment because as i grew up i tend to speak less and i can't cry anymore, i'm not an introvert, am an ambivert but i guess i've mastered a thing called ' hiding your feelings ' until you realized there's no such thing as that. You cannot hide your feelings, you have to express it in any ways some day. But when i go to classes the teachers were so strict, i'm a slow-learner and they were giving up on me. So i lost motivation for 2 years, gave up on piano until yesterday i stumbled upon a piano cover for a song, i really wish i could play like them.

[@chong_jos_]

I watch your lie in April. You will want to play the piano 😄

[@qdfirejade]

My Dog 🚫hate how Asian parents always make it about pleasing them instead of acquiring a skill that you may enjoy.

[@sarahroldan5799]

I had the same upbringing and haven’t touched a piano in several years. Now that I live in my own home I have been dreaming for several years that I’m playing again and am going to start again

[@Jerrbear_7]

@@chong_jos_ bro that anime inspired me to learn piano 😭

[@Comradenby]

This guy sounds like he's trying to sell me something.

[@melodyannferrer6117]

😂

[@markusengelstad2030]

I Was wondering if it was a "Simply Piano" commercial

[@tonberryfieldforever]

His online lesson

[@RaulSupreme]

I disagree. He’s telling the truth, people want the “5 steps to greatness BS”. His online resources are free. People just want it to happen overnight and get turned off when they hear the words ‘practice’ and ‘time’. Some folk ain’t really tryna be a good piano player, they just wanna impress their friends

[@santoscontreras3618]

well he is

[@Stashmanfpv]

When I first started playing at 8yrs old, I literally had to be torn away from the piano. The secret is practice and as much as you can. Listen to many types of music as well, and it will come to you. Then the "magic" happens. Being able to "improvise" on the spot. Feeling and hearing the music before it even reaches your fingers. It's an exhilarating feeling. Listening to music is wonderful. Being able to play it, and create it, is divine. Practice practice practice - is the answer ;-) Have a blast!

[@DownerRage666]

inspirational

[@agerr-1137]

how old are you now

[@soniczforever5470]

Wow. Can tell how much you love piano. I always wanted to play and someone asked if I wanted to learn, that was that, I don't want to leave piano either, just started a week ago. Have similar goals. Have 3 songs I can play. You might even build a livelihood playing. That is a gift.

[@adriannatoledo5792]

I love this I can't wait until I'm at this point

[@Stashmanfpv]

@@agerr-1137 54yrs old.

[@noitsbadmintonclub7384]

I always knew playing the piano can make you buff.

[@jakel3970]

Buff in the fingers. :)

[@Rexus_34_SF]

I hope it's the same as playing video games, while playing the piano, with a bit of exercise

[@MommyExplains]

Hahhaaha ye

[@aikogiron3449]

The keys must be freaking heavy

[@JohnLo]

aaahahaha

[@matthijsborgdorff7766]

This channel should be called 'Pianobro'.

[@NRG56]

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[@ZJProductionHK]

so much true

[@3urobob]

I wanted to like this comment, but the count is at 420 which is just too perfect to mess up!

[@christiankammermeier9958]

Your comment should be on top! This is way to accurate

[@Broncort1]

I’m 50 and I’ve decided I want to learn to play piano.

[@bellardz8217]

Broncort1 go for it!

[@regina_eft]

Good luck 😁

[@otto3967]

@@regina_eft Good Luck has nothing to do with it, but persistence.

[@fairbanks8641]

You got this ✊

[@sifridbassoon]

congratulations! do it! but don't be hard on yourself at the beginning. learning the brain/finger coordination will be frustrating. it's a new physical skill that you've never done before. kinda like learning how to serve a tennis ball (i was NEVER able to learn that LOL)

[@СашаСимченко-э5я]

You need to practice 40 hours a day as Ling Ling!

[@Nazinsky]

Yess

[@challengesawake7788]

There are only 24 hours in a day. Don't lie.

[@Hexspa]

He did almost 6hrs/day: 1 hr morning, 45 min lunch, 2 hr afternoon, and 2 hr after dinner.

[@abrahammason6976]

I just found an awesome piano learning course which I know you are going to love. The course teaches you how to play piano professionally Here is the link >>> 4LearnPianoEasy.blogspot.com

[@samueljackson315]

Ling Ling practices 40 hours a day, 10 days a week and 400 days a year.

[@OhWaker]

This video half sounds like an infomercial.

[@unohanayachiru5789]

I used to be really bad at playing piano 6 months ago. Now I play like a pro! Get some great piano lessons here: PianoPro.xyz

[@DrKjoergoe]

More than half to me... All these numbers are so suspicious.

[@yarek-karey6902]

Um, yeah. It is an infomercial.

[@anto874517]

The best website so far I found to learn piano is EasyPianoLessons5.blogspot.com Hope this will help….

[@p3rrypm]

That’s most of KZbin, selling their brand... Good for him, he’s doing his own business, but I can certainly see how it turns people off as well.

[@BruceBurger]

Yep, the secret is practice.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

HOW you practice matters. Taking one day off per week may be permissible. But a piano student should NOT take more than two straight days off.

[@giannimiseria76]

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[@bristolhalle8463]

nah nah the secret is PERFECT PRACTICE XD

[@nextstopblacktown8213]

I practice once a week lol

[@luigipati3815]

No, the 'secret' is HOW you practice, not practice. And there is more than practice, regardless. There's kids who didn't even practice a fraction of some adult professional musician, and they can play as well or better.

[@iored]

Literally every single piano lesson video Step One: Practice Step Two: Keep practicing Step Three: Repeat Step Two until good

[@kristinamusik7414]

You fortet listening to the music you want to play

[@moimorak]

Well it's kind of the important part if you want to get better

[@BartSimpson-ng9wv]

I actually dedicate 30 mins - to an hour a day learning piano, then I jump into guitar 30 mins. I am 42 and I am learning both instruments. I am recording my practices and I noticed than in less than a month I am playing the song "I am a child of God" and in guitar almost done with "Jesu's the love of men". I rarely miss my practices.

[@jaredvalisno7762]

Let me guess you are a mormon

[@BartSimpson-ng9wv]

@The opposition no, I am member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, also known as Christian.

[@mummytwins8329]

I love the hymn. I'm a primary president, I love teaching this song's to kids. I'm so excited for my class so I can play at church, In case you visit india please visit noida branch. Regards Sister Jennifer #light_the_world.

[@BartSimpson-ng9wv]

@@mummytwins8329 you are amazing! Primary presidents have such a sweet spirit to care for the little ones. Congratulations, I hope one day I can visit India, such a great country. Bro. Daniel

[@mummytwins8329]

@@BartSimpson-ng9wv Yes! I hope you are keeping safe . May our good God continue to protect us from COVID 19 STAY SAFE my regards to your family.

[@troyfuehrer5067]

I've been playing for upwards of 12 years now. I am intermediate-advanced and compose my own music. Practice every day at least 45 mins. Do subdivision, hands separately, etc. Push yourself to try at harder pieces.

[@ProDoc18]

Troy Fuehrer you got any tips for any beginners?? Like what should I practice and for how long? I’d really appreciate it

[@pianohelper8873]

@@ProDoc18 practice scales, finger placement and hand independence. You don't need a limit for practicing. If you really want to play you will set your own limit. Then practice reading sheet music.

[@christh]

It literally took me about 3 years before I am a little bit comfortable with sitting on the piano chair and touch the keys while people are watching me without me feeling too nervous 😬

[@音乐钢琴-v2c]

I hate getting nervous it ruins all the hard work and practice you made you fingers become sweaty and your hands shaky you keep glancing and making very stupid mistakes 😑😔

[@hildagraham5846]

@Mark Hawkins If you want to become a pro piano player then go here now: PianoPro. xyz

[@Hexspa]

The answer, as always, is heroin.

[@soulmas520]

its a great thing that you achieved this at all. 3 years isnt bad either.

[@poopididoo1574]

@@Hexspa mixed with cocain, it makes u faster

[@TheMRmadhatt]

When i was 38 i wanted to be in a band so i got a guitar and couldn't play it then a bit later i acquired a piano I was 39 by this point learned to play and joined a band i gave myself a year to be good enough to join a band it took me 15 months so i joined my first band at 40 i was playing jam nights and open mics 6 months in. Then i got a Hammond organ, that's another story

[@liamandres9859]

Lol. I met all these qualifications after 3 months of teaching _myself_ to play piano. I'm going on 8 months now, and have surpassed what you defined for now. Yet I still consider myself an upper beginner or low intermediate pianist... There's so much more with piano. Now I'm teaching my siblings, and it's obvious that those who do deliberate practice make amazing gains, every week, while those who don't, inch forwards.

[@isabelarielle]

Question, question: When you learned piano, did you study all the music notes and rests and stuff like that? I want to be able to play piano but.. im not so sure about actual.. *learning.*

[@Valathia]

@@isabelarielle not learning to read sheet music will just make your life harder in the wrong run, it will become easier in time. In the beginning you will be reading really easy sheet music and playing really easy songs too. So you should learn both together, and naturally evolve the two things.

[@sed6]

Very encouraging, thanks!

[@geocina7]

I believe you already know how to read notes and rest

[@abdouxdabico615]

Im now 6 months in piano I didn't do your tutorial cuz i didn't know it was there but basically i did what you did -just want to clear i'm self thought and don't have a teacher. 1. I was practicing the scales but for an unknown period of time 7/7 days in a week : i noticed my hands became quick and the wrong notes during songs reduced. 2. I used to play by ear a lot at first i was able to play the melody only but after 2 months i decided to learn piano genuinely and read theory. I learnt a lot from theory which made me after only 1 month i started to play songs by ear with melody and bass. 3.the first thing i did was learning songs cuz i didn't know there was things you need to learn i just loved the piano. My first song was classical and it is the one and only "fur elise" i learned only the first 2 parts the rest seemed way out of level then i slid into pop songs which made me more comfortable cuz it had easy rhythms and repeating a lot. The biggest mistake you do when you learn a song is practice the first parts only ( he said it in the video) it happens when u make a mistake and say "ugh i gotta start over". U need to play it and continue from where you made the mistake it's easier for you because if you play from the beginning you'll be too focused on the first part and forget the the main part u're stuck at. I now can play some hard covers made by rousseau and other insane pianists out there. But still u need to achieve more When you learn to do all 12 major scales at 90 bpm. Push ur self more u need to learn it at 100bpm then increase the speed once in a while.

[@vince-rhysnkoua-mackyta5922]

I'm one month in. Bought a keyboard just over a month ago. So basically if I put in the work (and I'm also learning from theory too btw) I can be adequately okay and be considered as an okay to good (not excellent) Piano player in say 2 more months?

[@abdouxdabico615]

@@vince-rhysnkoua-mackyta5922 totally right if u practice enough you'll be considered good in about 3 months in just don't give up

[@Seahawkfan1108]

Dude you just inspired me even more!!! Waiting on my Yamaha keyboard to come in the mail!!!

[@abdouxdabico615]

@@Seahawkfan1108 hope you have fun ❤

[@xelith6157]

Speed isn't everything. Make sure you have proper technique before proceeding to go faster. But that can be hard without a teacher.

[@rossmitchell5453]

Just started piano literally 2 days ago, I’m really motivated to learn but I wish I started way earlier since I’m 18 and missed a big portion of the fun in playing piano

[@rossmitchell5453]

The big portion of fun being competitions, any idea if people in college can play in solo like competitions? If I get good enough maybe after a year I’ll try to start competing

[@JOHNch4.v.v.7to10]

I am 54. I started "learning piano" last March (2017). I started taking personal lessons last May. My teacher is a nice guy, but I wish he was harder on me. Your age shouldn't matter and it shouldn't be something you dwell upon. Just practice like Zach recommends and simply enjoy any progress you're making. I believe that a positive attitude is imperative whenever you're beginning each daily practice session.

[@chrisdorsey962]

Ross Mitchell I feel you...I’m in the same boat,but way older

[@oysteinsoreide4323]

Ross Mitchell I began when I was 43. I enjoy it. And I don't regret not begging earlier. I'm not so much focused on practicing as this video though. I would destroy my motivation if I had followed that guy.

[@cringeweebooo60]

Ross Mitchell i'm 14 and i started 2 dans ago

[@margaretbaldwin4416]

everyone: the background music is sTrEsSiNg mE oUt me: dude i’m SO PUMPED UP RIGHT NOW TO PLAY THE PIANO LETS GO

[@janines3994]

😂😂😂 made my day

[@jamalsafeer7405]

what's the background Piano music called

[@arnieXD]

i played the video at 2x speed, so imagine me haha. But I was more excited than annoyed as well

[@gracebower3880]

INNIT IT'S 5AM AND I HAVEN'T SLEPT YET BUT LES GO! 6 MONTHS? WE VIBINNNN

[@russelllabat2103]

All the background music is making me nervous. I can't concentrate on what your saying. Maybe you could tone it down a little.

[@ghostehh]

Russell Labat wow I didnt even notice it until I read your comment. Youre way too easily distracted

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

If background music makes you "nervous", you have more pressing issues.

[@russelllabat2103]

If you have to reply to this with all CAPS, you have even more problems.

[@chibigaming1860]

Russell Labat little minds lol

[@erniepianezza8940]

Hey Russel, it's fine you feel that way! I teach Piano in a dance school and the piano room is not far at all from the dance class. I find that quite distracting most of the time! Dont pay any attention to the rude comnents to you below, these are just little people who need to put others down to make themselves feel better. All the very best to you in your piano learning and playing!! ☺ p.s. your comment got 112 likes, so look at all the people that agree with you as oppossed to the # that agree with the idiots. Zach is a great guy and teacher who's really interested in having folks learn the piano!! ☺😊🎼🎹🎵🎶 peace always, ernie! 😊

[@PianoKathy]

Hello I am a beginner, I have been playing for 4 months but not systematically, A few exercises from your lessons for beginners allowed me to coordinate 2 hands at the same time and yesterday I learned J.S Bach-Prelude in one hour. Maybe it is easy but for me it is a big step. The point is, now I don't have to remember that much, I just understand how to play it, so now I'm learning fast. Thank you so much Zach, your lessons are very helpful.

[@Dez_MMA]

Amy takes 4 months, Bob take 5, and Jing Yang took a week. People are different. I feel like you know this, some people don't need to train the ear. Very encouraging though as a self taught pianist for 12 years i think i need to take lessons. I have bad habbits that keep me in place often. My dexterity far exceeds my capacity to learn and play by ear.

[@SandrineZambaux]

Zach is a brave passionate teacher who knows that his stuff actually works. It’s so refreshing to get precise answers to my questions about how long it’s going to take for me to learn!

[@mgill64]

I'm looking forward to help from this. You sound very convincing. I am 54. Starting again. I'm excited. I purchased a new keyboard today. Here we go :)

[@myms9681]

go for it! have fun playing the piano :'D

[@patricksaxon3983]

It is too bad that Kawai decided to closed down Lowrey, because the Lowrey Magic program is designed for seniors.

[@atlaspro5577]

Mark Gill If you want to become professional in playing piano you can visit *bit. ly/2Tc1Pwr*

[@justinsmith1001]

I feel like you're kinda leaving out the learning basic rhythm, learning to read music parts etc. That definitely could add a few months to get proficient in that to even a somewhat basic level if someone is starting from zero.

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

Hey Justin, so in this video I'm talking specifically about learning to play by ear, if you want to learn to read music (for if you want to learn classical music) yea it'll add on some more time

[@therealjohnnyjohnson]

I feel like you are making excuses Justin.

[@julianullrich5633]

sight reading can easily be learned with just 4-5 Minutes a day, so it might add to the time you have to put into it every day, but it doesn't add months to the end.

[@FrancisMaxino]

Try years and years and you're closer to the truth...

[@chibigaming1860]

therealjohnnyjohnson best comment here.

[@mimicotom]

He's right. I am 60 years old and started taking piano lessons a month ago and I love it. I practice 20 minutes every day as per my instructor. I do the exercises my teacher gives me. Already, she says I am progressing faster than normal and wishes that I took lessons 40 years ago. So....practice 20 minutes every day...that's it.

[@erniepianezza8940]

Thats great Tom! Best of everything with it! ENJOY!! 🎧🎼🎵🎶

[@relicofgold]

Right. Sorry but I don't buy it. 20 min a day will get you nowhere.

[@mimicotom]

@@relicofgold Malcolm Gladwell says that to master anything will take 10,000 hours. At 20 minutes a day, that will take me 82 years. My practice time now is 60+ a day. You are right. 20 mins will only allow to practice exercises and scales. No songs. However, 20 minutes was enough starting out as my hands would get tired and cramped. If you do play piano, my friend; keep doing it. The world always needs more music.

[@relicofgold]

@@mimicotom All sarcasm and criticism aside, the world in fact always needs more good music. It heals, enriches, and inspires us. Malcolm chose a number people have embraced because, well, he's Malcolm, but do your own thing and enjoy at your own pace. Good luck.

[@goodvibes7614]

What exactly do you do when practicing and how do you do it?

[@tuluksvui747]

Bro this video explanation is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Straight to the point! Thank you man! Thank you!

[@HildeHMcLean]

Ryan I have to say that these videos seriously bring it all together, it makes it a lot easier to catch on. This is just day 2 and I am able to complete these exercises.

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

Awesome, keep up the great work! 🎹

[@HildeHMcLean]

My goal is to work min 40 minutes a day because I am a beginner. But I usually break up my practice in 2 segments before work 10-15 mins then 40-60 mins in the evening .

[@jolteon43]

The advantage (in my eyes) is that playing piano is a hobbie for most people, not a mandatory task. It's a lot easier to develop skills when there is no one to force you. I love music and I want to improve so I practice practice and then practice some more. 3 hours fly by easily when I turn on my Yamaha. Having a guitar background sure helped me as well. But I completely fell in love with the keys a year ago, it's such a majestic and complete instrument and is really immersive.

[@Bama88able]

"Uncle Zach", you make everything so clear. I had a great voice (singing) professor way back in the 1960s who used to say that "Teaching any musical instrument is often learning to say the same thing in a thousand different ways and . . . . being able to demonstrate what you teach." You are a wonderful example of Professor Debenport's wisdom. I am 77 now and I watch EVERY video you put out. In fact, I look forward to them. Guys and gals, I hope you realize how fortunate we all are to have Zach. I have never seen anyone with so much passion for teaching and beautifully demonstrating what he teaches. Take it from old "Grandpa" Jerry here. As a joke, I call him "Uncle Zach" since I'm in my "second childhood". I plan to reach that magic 90-Day Launching Point!

[@SI-rv9te]

❤️

[@SlobboVideo]

Isn't IF really much the same as It Depends? Your teacher was right, but your way of answering this sure seems to add a lot more motivation. I'm already signed up on your course and loving it so far, I even decided to postpone the course and watch another people's course that directly teaches how to read music as I thought that would help me tremendously before continuing with your course since I'm a complete beginner. I gotta say, that cat-dog-elephant technique of remembering is really effective, I first thought it was weird but now I see how much adding a picture really helps to remember those notes. I'm really excited to learn more about playing piano, you're a godsend. I can't wait to be good enough to apply to your other courses.

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

Glad you're enjoying the course! And yea "if" and "it depends" IS the same answer, its just that "if" tells you the details that "it depends" leaves out :)

[@tonberryfieldforever]

The 3 main keys of playing piano : 1. Practice 2. Practice 3. Practice

[@TereRoxy]

More like 88 main keys 😂😂😂

[@germantrujillo7495]

幻十郎 Some people might argue about the order of points 2 and 3...

[@shemlaguda6016]

*But..* it actually depends tho Each person has a different capacity, speed and technique of learning There are some people that can be a complete beginner and become an advance player in just a year

[@jelle7]

You probably won't read this but. I have a coordination disability which makes motor skills very hard. I've been practicing for at least 1 hour a day for 2 months. But I still have a hard time playing the right rhythm and bpm. My technique has improved a lot, octaves etc and hand independency. but I struggle for everything with speed and rhythm. Really makes me wanna quit. But I hope I will break through this and someday master the piano, even if it's in 20 years..

[@DayVid2.0]

This guy is an absolute legend. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@guycrosswell]

I'm usually skeptical about videos like this but I have to say this all seems like very sound advice and a good method of daily practice 👍

[@pigeonista8151]

I’ve been playing for about 8 months and learned comptine d’un autre été and bits of interstellar, experience,solas. it’s been so much fun and very inspiring to know that channels like this exists. Thanks!

[@mro1229]

New drinking game: take a shot every time he says caveat.

[@namelastname8716]

I’m not old enuff

[@NH-sy3vi]

Take a shot everytime he says piano 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheAatupaatu]

Cheers! 🍻

[@broccoliboi7697]

@@namelastname8716 grow up

[@RealNaisuCinema]

So 3 times?

[@theultimateantihero]

THANK YOU. FINALLY. You’re a true hero. A practical piano teacher. 🙏

[@davidzenkert8759]

I definitely believe you mate, the problem is that I am motivated and I try playing for 30 minutes 7 days a week. In reality, this always end up being 30 minutes maybe 3-4 times a week. I am still making good progress, but if I'd double the amount of work I put in - of course I could learn piano the way you are explaining. I believe TRUE motivation is the key - this will get you your hours. Thanks for all the great videos, keep 'em coming :)

[@katenka_ana3997]

I got a keyboard for christmas and I'm kinda addicted to it. It's even more or as fun as videogames and that's sick

[@pianoimpact7699]

I’m a piano performance major and I will say that if you want simply play piano then practice however much you want as long as there is consistency but, honestly if you are looking to make a job out of it or even a side job especially as a teacher you MUST spend at least 2 hours everyday practicing by the time you are in high school and have started at a young age 5-7 otherwise you will be playing catch up. Trust me it’s hard, I didn’t get into a BIG music school but even with that since I started at age 7 and then had a 4 year break at 12 I had to practice at least 4 hours a day to even get into music school. Now that I am in college I practice 3 hours minimum but usually around 5-6 just to keep up with my base solo and chamber repertoire. My colleagues especially this one guy actually only needs to practice 2-3 hours a day for the same results so he has time to add on more pieces for fun and he had kept with piano since the same age as me but did not have a 4 year gap. So fair warning, do not take this video as validation that you can begin and learn the piano 2 or even 3 years before you major in it. (Unless you are an incredible prodigy but even the best prodigies need at least 2 years) Otherwise great video.

[@matsab7930]

i think you're confusing the intention of this video - you're training as a piano performance major, most people are not. you're a fringe case, you literally need to be able to play many pieces for any recitals you may have, and i presume those pieces are very complex. Myself and the majority of people playing piano are aiming to get good so they can play their favourite pieces of music or so they can compose better music themselves. Hell, even if you want to perform in a band it's unlikely they're be asking you to play any chopin pieces or anything extremely technical. Becoming a true master at the instrument, as with becoming a master as anything, requires you to dedicate your life to it.

[@wintvio]

I've been playing for about a week or two. I've already learned the first half of Für Elise, left and right hand of Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and The Lonely by Christina Perri. I am very relentless with myself and play 5-6 hours everyday. If the piece isn't played perfectly I start the whole song over. I like to memorize the song and work on technique later. I'm looking into lessons but I kind of like learning on my own. Then again I have plenty of time since I'm 13.

[@Max_tax07]

I've been learning to ride my bike for about a week and now I'm on my way to the Moon

[@johnbrow284]

I've been playing for about 6 years (self-taught) and I still consider myself as pre-intermediate level. I play at least 1 hour every day.

[@hallucinogen22]

This gives me hope. I’ve taken lessons as an adult here and there but never had a breakdown like this. Thank you!

[@sed6]

I'm just starting out and your predictions are very encouraging! Thank you!

[@snacklepussPSN]

From Jan 2019 Ive become immersed in piano [bought an 88key Roland Fantom in February] and am literally obsessed with it: So much so Ive put in as much as 12 hours [and more] in one day: A few times in the past weeks I was `forced` to pull away on a few occasions after feeling a weird sudden euphoria as though I was observing myself playing: It was like a massive but sudden rush or `high` if you will: I now believe this is called cathartic musical release and or a mixture of piano euphoria? This happens when I instantly - without warning make a breakthrough in my piano perception: Now I can play certain pieces without thinking and can even do `other things` whilst playing: Piano and both hands as one are a strange but compelling instrument: Then again I have always done things in extremes: I began with Beethoven and Mozart and thats where I am at: Almost completed Rondo Alla Turca *properly* now: Linear time barely exists when you practice: Its when you decide to stop and realize its now dark outside: @Become a Piano Superhuman - THANKS

[@ujuuju4311]

you're really motivating on how the way you speak

[@Tautropfenoase]

So it is. I learn now since May 2019 the piano with an online course and I exercise every day, except I'm ill. It helps a lot. Thanks🙂👍

[@Syerras_Way]

Thanks a lot, but could you stop adding music to the background PLEASE???

[@weirdmary]

Yeah the music in the background was really annoying ...

[@RoxiTube1]

You sound hyper..... calm down 😋🤠😉

[@xiilopez4709]

Could u shut up and let him do the video his was, if u don't like gtf out ☺️

[@Lord_Void_Raven]

Syerra27 everything everyone says in this comment is exactly what I thought the second I heard him...

[@yourstruly9799]

i cant hear teacher over all the bickering! SSSSHHHH!

[@carltheriot8107]

2020 XMAS - I’m 69 and started 2 years ago w/ my Yamaha 125. It’s really frustrating at times when you progress too slowly. But, I was only spending 30 minutes on average every other day, plus spending time with a note learning app probably 20 minutes at night every other day. I’ve made it through 2 levels of music books by Piano Adventures and this is great for learning. I can connect my Yamaha up to my Apple I pad Pro and turn Piano Adventures on and play along with many different songs from beginners to advanced. I put it on “wait” mode and the song will wait for me to play the correct notes or note. Once you’ve rehearsed well enough to speed up, take it off wait mode. And your in business. I’m still not satisfied at all with where I’m at yet. On the note App I’m at 98% accuracy and 1.6 seconds between notes. That’s having the app set to cover all notes flats & sharps from C1 all the way to C6. The hardest part after 2 years is using both hands in songs. If the song uses chords only for the left hand, I can learn an intermediate song in a couple of weeks if I practice enough. If the left hand has melodies involved’then it’s really tough!

[@quinnrouse3520]

Can someone answer this. I have a strong desire to learn the piano so I want to practice as much as I can. Is it possible to "practice too much" or to go too long? I'll go until I'm exhausted. My back will start hurting, my arms will get tired, my fingers get cramped, I could feel my mind getting exhausted and anxious. Can I go until I can't keep up the focus?

[@RoxiTube1]

I would think that the brain can only learn for 20 minutes before it runs out of steam. For the first year practice for half an hour... 2nd year practice for 45 minutes... 3rd year practice for 1hr... 5-6 days a week.... You will know how much information you can retain and do correctly. Any thing you are playing repeat correctly up to 7 times then you now you have learnt it before you move on. This is how I'm doing it. Good luck with you practice remember to have a break to 😉

[@RoxiTube1]

Let the brain be the master the body the tool... sounds like you are wearing you self out in burn out... please look after you body you are doing way too much.... I used to do that at first my body got inflamed... I had to do a lot of relaxation and body awareness. Please please do less or you are going to be in pain and stress your self out.... 😯

[@quinnrouse3520]

One more question. I'm going to take what you say and go by that. Only half hour practice sessions. What about half hour practice sessions a few times a day. Like, once when I wake up. Another, midday, and another at night? OR, it it best to only do one session per day 5-6 days a week? TBH, the thing that keeps me going is the challenge. It's fun. I'm an anxious person and I always feel a need to be doing something with my hands. Video games don't really work anymore, so I picked up my keyboard and started practicing. In a weird way it's kind of addicting.

[@RoxiTube1]

Yes 3 times a day is the magic number😉! You will be giving you brain a rest so it has time to absorb and rest and get distracted and return to learning afresh 😎 top of the class!

[@IuriSigma]

+Quinn Rouse I believe it's a big advantage to being able to spend a lot of time into practice without being bored, so I don't see a reason to stop yourself from practicing more if you want it.

[@awarenessiskey]

I agree and am so thankful he made this. I have taught myself a number of things in life in minutes a day. And he’s right sleeping between practices is HUGE. One day at 5 hrs isn’t as good as 5 days at 1 hr. I tell people often that it’s sooooo simple to learn music because we are all made for it. It’s pattern recognition. it’s the stigmas that prevent people or discourage them. It’s no more complicated than many other things you do in life.

[@ant7936]

We don't need the background NOISE. Your voice is fine.

[@namelastname8716]

I’m deaf

[@ywos7979]

@@namelastname8716 well no offends but its not like you can hear the bg noise anyway

[@keannuvonjarabo7883]

I signed up on his lessons for free just recently. I watched the “overview” and I thought, ‘I need someone like him in my life. Not just a piano teacher, but a life coach in that sense.’ lol. I need his attitude in my life 😌

[@mixuaquela123]

My tip: don't focus on how far you are at being good, it's better to just focus on the progress you've already made. Asking "how long does it take to be good" is irrelevant in my opinion. I've been playing 11 years. And if the answer to that question is important to you, and u only do those 10 minute practise, u don't have the right motivations to play. U should play for fun. Getting good is side effect

[@GK-pc4qb]

i played piano for 2 years about 5 years ago, i lost most of my knowledge and was bored of those piano books and when trying to play an actual song it didn't really work out offcourse i could have practised the song more but I felt to become better at playing piano i should start an actual course, i'm so glad I found your video's I'll start right away

[@MrPianoMan]

*Easy... There is no length...* 1. You're ALWAYS learning. 2. It can take people years to GET GOOD. 3. Playing scales isn't mastering piano whatsoever... (No need really). 4. If you want, you can play what ever you want regardless of ability (just practise). 5. Playing by ear (relative pitch) can also take months/years! 6. Anyone bother to learn music theory anymore??

[@xerus7425]

I learned music theory while practising pieces. Once you're into it, it comes around naturally. I realised how logically all the scales and chords are constructed. A year ago, people were telling me about the circle of fifths and how you should know it by heart. I never bothered. Then, while playing piano, I realised that you just have to move 7 semitones each. 3 down for minor. It's so easy and intuitive, but you understand it much better and actually care about when you're into the music already.

[@craigj3047]

Scales and chords/notes that make sense and sound good together are what it's all about. Idc if I'm talking to Batoven. Nobody can say that's not the main idea.

[@craigj3047]

Music theory sucks. It sucks because in my opinion if you want to play something lower or higher sounding you'll do it by ear not by referring to a letter. How do you think people got good before all these notes and theories were invented? For me getting good at piano and or midi keyboard/digital instruments is all about finding notes that sound good together whether it's simple( better at first ) or more complex. It will happen naturally but chords will help.

[@karinvasu3005]

@@craigj3047 I dont understand your point...just curious what exactly do you mean?

[@craigj3047]

@@karinvasu3005 I guess I meant to say use scales lol.

[@PhaLanX7]

I have hung a big calendar on the wall next to my piano. A pink circle to indicate days i practiced. Blue circle to indicate when i did physical exercise. Let’s see if it helps as i constantly look at it and be reminded.

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

This is the most DETAILED answer I can give ya! In the video I break down each area of playing, and how much you have to practice a day to get good. Make sure you stick around to the end to get the training plan to dominate each section every day!! And if you liked the lesson, sign up for the free Become a Piano Superhuman course, yes, it's really free: www.bestpianoclass.com/ytdSuperhuman

[@tylerhorner3406]

What is the song in the background

[@kennethwood88]

It's very simple and doesn't take as long as you would estimate. The keys simply repeat themselves from one octave to the next. Just learn what the keys are, how to read the music properly. The notes, symbols, and what the time numbers mean. Start out playing a simple song until you get the hang of it. It can take 3-6 weeks. Unless you have your own piano 😁. I taught myself how to play. I've played for 22 years now. So it doesn't take very long to learn how to play.

[@erniepianezza8940]

Exactly Ken! Great response!! ☺😊

[@maxpainmedia]

Thanks for the motivation!

[@tassinmonkeys]

10 minutes is nothing! That is just a warm up. I get decent progress with 1-2 hours of practice every day. Would love to practice all day if I could,... told my husband I might need to retire just to be able to play my piano all day every day 🤣

[@littleripper312]

As someone who has completed grade 8 piano and played on this is very misleading. Yes you can learn solid technique in that you can play the most basic of scales but there's so much more to learn than simple scales. Learning just scales is like having learnt the alphabet, you still can't spell any words let alone read. If you play nearly every day for 40-60min for a year you should be able to play grade 3 songs really well. That's my guess from what I've seen. Just enjoy what you're currently working on, theres no rush. Even playing scales/exercises will be fun.

[@greenleaph5145]

Honestly only took me a whole semester in college. In that semester, I devoted approximately 400+ hours in a span of 5 months. Oh yes, I got into it indeed. Target level: "La Campanella" by Franz Liszt Actual level: “Wild Rider Op. 68 No. 8” from Album For The Young by Robert Schumann

[@M.Vautier]

After three weeks, I can play the whole of The Scientist by Coldplay. I have now started singing to it. I pratice at least 20 mins a day, and some days, 3 hours pass without knowing. I've started to play my own segments of melodies now too. Only now the C major scale

[@arazorbackguy11]

The time you spent watching this, you coulda been learning the piano.

[@olagokeadewusi8235]

JUST LOVE THE BACKGROUND PIANO MUSIC

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

Thanks, glad you liked the video! 🎹

[@tomas_soeterik]

I practiced 1h30min a day for 1 year starting as a beginner, and I learnt la Campanella, hope this motivates people to learn it

[@becomeapianosuperhuman6765]

Wow that's amazing! Keep it up 😊

[@Alckemy]

I watched a 20 minute video on KZbin of how to play piano like a genius, Basically learning scales. Depending on what you want you can start playing something enjoyable within 30 minutes. I’m not a pro by any means but it taught me the mechanics of piano, scales, chords, etc. results may vary^^

[@ProDoc18]

Alckemy what’s the video called??

[@langhamp8912]

I picked up piano about a month ago. I already play violin, but piano is just on a different level entirely. It's incredibly difficult because one uses both hands and hits notes simultaneously. Violin practically plays itself since you're just following one or two notes at a time. In the other hand, the piano does it all. There's nothing the piano can't play. It's an incredible instrument (I have a Casio 870 digital piano) because it's so versatile.

[@Gustiavra]

Nah i spent 2 hours on my piano 1 and a half hour : learning a classical piece 15 minutes : for hanon practice 15 minutes : scales and arpeggios Ear exercise : as an additional exercise

[@tjcogger1974]

How's that working out so far?

[@kevinbaldeosingh5965]

Bump

[@relicofgold]

Hanon? Scales? You must be the most boring person on the face of the planet.

[@MsIngriDiva]

Thank you for it, I got a really bad teacher that used to bully me and that made me feel that I could never learn how to play, she just blocked a 10 years old kid mind from growing skills and believing that was just a matter of practice. It still on the back of my head but I wont give up on my dream to learn it, now I am saving money to buy a piano.

[@-tehek641]

This guy is legit I was a beginner 2 months ago and now I can play Chopin's Nocturne 2 Opus 9 Cause I practiced at least 3 hours a day

[@Snowyness]

do you practice technique and scales? or just learn to play songs only?

[@-tehek641]

Snowyness I practiced the piece only..but now I'm going to start practicing techniques and scales

[@MrPianoMan]

So you can play one song. That doesn't make you a pro. With this course have you been taught: theory, playing techniques, score reading, pitch recognition (intervals), etc... or have you just gone straight into learning one piece? If so, your learning how to play with skill wrong.

[@MultiMarecar]

Its my fav song, thats awesome dude

[@-tehek641]

Mini Marketing ofc I'm not a pro.. I'm self taught and only started this year.. it will take years to master piano pieces

[@rgsparber1]

I can only speak about my experience. I’m very serious about learning piano. Once a week I take a 1/2 hour private lesson from a professional piano teacher at a music school. I practice 90 minutes a day 6 days a week. I’ve being doing this for 23 months. None of this comes easy given I’m 73 years old. A typical beginner song takes me 3 to 4 weeks to master. Giving a timetable without taking into goals, accounting for age, motivation, and talent is, at best, discouraging. I’d rather see benchmarks for determining when I reach various levels with no mention of time. My benchmark is where I am in my Alfred 1 book plus guidance from my teacher.

[@artisticbreeze177]

I play piano. I learned to play the entertainer for 1 year. I'm now learning how to play pine apple rag.

[@sebypereira674]

Excellent Teacher, very good in providing proper information on Piano learning, Too Good Bro

[@dond8079]

Got off the subway at Penn station - Me: “Sir, can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall.” Man On Street: “Practice, Practice, Practice.

[@PIANO_LAB]

That depends on how good you want to be! I've been playing piano for 14 years and am still learning.

[@lovensonlouis1151]

How long will it take for someone with no life who can spend hours practicing

[@RollinRocker]

Now that's a question I would like fully answered. Say you have 4-6 hours a day free. Just imagine the possibilities...

[@pianohelper8873]

Let's say it wont take a year to master it.

[@kudamtema3386]

Also, I love the different approach to playing the piano compared to many others. This is why I study several people's method when I learn something new. Bless

[@propergunjah8726]

I want to practice all my free time. Since I've got my first piano keyboard I just can't get enough of it.

[@maxpainmedia]

What is a good beginner piano?

[@evieashton8099]

I’m 14 and I’ve been playing since I was 7. I used to play at least 10 minutes a day, now I play at least 2 hours a day (and at most 6 hours). I’m not exactly good at piano. I can play a couple of Chopin’s easier pieces and I can play almost all of Einaudi’s pieces. A couple by Sibelius, a couple by Mozart. So, it’s effectively taken me 7 years to learn piano and I’m nowhere near done.

[@squodge]

Unfortunately, a lot of people will still say your video is BS... some people just don't realise that it's hard work and dedication that gets results.

[@kaimura9248]

As a motivation boost for you beginners: I actually learned a song (Memories from Shadow of the Colossus) in just 3 days! I just downloaded the MIDI File and the software Synthesia and practiced 10 hours a day for 3 days and by the end I could play it! After that I played it without the software stopping at every key I haven't pressed yet ('rhytm' play) and by the end of 1 week I was able to play that song anywhere! (however doesn't change the fact that I would have to start over like this with the next song and again the next - which is kinda useless - so i advise you to actually learn scales, chords and reading music in order to make playing piano more easy over time and not it staying at the same difficulty since you have no idea of how that music works in generell)

[@tdijon7]

Learning the major scales is definitely not enough to have "solid technique." Learning the 12 major scales is what beginning piano students do. We're talking kids who are six or seven years old.

[@NoOne-hx9ir]

To put it into perspective for you Virtuosos can play Major Scales at 144bpm 16th notes for 4 octaves. Being able to play at 90bpm 16th notes one octave is a good milestone for an absolute beginner. Once you hit that, play 2 octaves at that speed and so on until you can play 4 octaves at a speed of 90bpm or more, 16th notes. It gives you some basic technique and hand coordination. For an absolute beginner to go from not being able to do scales hands together at all most likely, to playing 90bpm 16ths in just 3 months is pretty good progress in my eyes. Plus, you become overall comfortable no matter the (Major) scale you play in, which is a huge hurdle for most beginners. Those black keys are scary

[@theebelovedfavorlyn]

Wow this must be one of my favorite KZbin videos. I applaud you, you made what often is vaguely described clear and defined!

[@phoenixwright1960]

Dude I practice everyday for like hours and no progress is it because I don't have a piano

[@sandeepsingh-sy2uh]

remember to be realistic - you'll have to put in a bit of work whichever system you choose for learning piano I have spent months studying teaching yourself piano and discovered an awesome resource at 4LearnPianoEasy.blogspot.com

[@DarekKozbur]

@@sandeepsingh-sy2uh What a shameful self advertisement. That reply has nothing in common with the comment. Get outta here

[@stupidrainbo]

I just bought Synthesia, been playing with the sheet music on and the falling notes disabled. Y'all have no idea how helpful it is. You can download MIDI tracks from wherever you want and import them into Synthesia and it's got this built in training mode (per song) and you can isolate notes to hands and play one hand at a time. It keeps track of your progress for a particular song, and it's got like 150 built-in songs with ranging difficulty (the hardest ones are maybe like a 3 or 4 difficulty on the 'piano world' classical pieces scale). It's super addictive.

[@jordidewaard2937]

Synthesia ruins pianists though. Quit while you still can

[@xiaoyi982]

Zach what you are saying makes a whole lot of sense. I'm actually impressed with your presentation, I can almost feel like you have bioscience background. I've been playing the piano for 16yrs I feel you man, you are being clear and fair. That's one of the best ways of learning something like playing the piano - through carefully designed and scheduled repetition. So yeah I'm deeply convinced it is possible to get to that skill level in 12 weeks. The hardest part is indeed STRICTLY following the practice plan every day no matter what. It's like losing weight, it's definitely more than possible to lose 15kg of body weight in 3 months (~12 weeks), all you have to do is strictly follow your whatever diet or exercise plan, everyone knows it but not everyone succeeds trying because it's HARDER than it looks. So for those 'it's too good to be true' people, it is true alright, but it's not 'good' in your sense. Because it's one thing to play your favorite songs(fun and enjoyable), building up your technique is a completely different story. You gonna experience hardship following these practice plan, that means it could be no fun practicing basic technique sometimes, or you may need to resolve some conflict in your daily life to squeeze time for the practice, or you may need to practice anyway when you are upset or tired or not really in the mood cuz remember you have to follow the practice plan every day NO MATTER WHAT. He's already giving you all the information on how exactly to practice and drills and all that(maybe not for free ofc), but he's also giving you caveats which are basically telling you it's harder to do than it sounds.

[@ginagriffin5268]

I am doing YOUR Ear Training Program!! YOU are THE BEST... AWESOME!! THANKS!

[@suzannedawson4120]

As a seasoned piano teacher (40+ years of experience), ten minutes a day will simply not cut it. Ten minutes a day is appropriate for students ages 4 - 6. But not for older students 7 and up and including adults. I might add that it absolutely DOES depend. It depends on each individual student. It depends on how much time a student is willing to devote to accomplishing specific goals. It may take some students 3 months to grasp a concept, while it could take others only 1 month. I’ve been playing over 50 years (all styles, all levels, improv, composing, jazz and playing by ear) Believe me, I wish there were a magic pill but there just isn’t. The hard truth is, it takes time and dedication. Persistence is the ONLY thing that will make a student play as he or she would like to play sooner rather than later. Enjoy the journey. I cannot tell you how many people have come to me with horrible habits after attempting to learn online or by themselves, with no one there to guide them, correcting fingering, articulation and instilling solid practice habits. Those students either end up quitting or taking twice as long to learn to play correctly, because of the time it takes to undue bad habits. Think twice folks. If it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. Best of luck to all of you

[@7391CjmlPlus]

Thank you

[@meiqinlin9741]

The agree with you but some people though they practise longer, they may not be concentrated. A plan that he suggests in the video is very effective. If you practise everyday at a specific time for the same length, every day, you would not only be practising in an effective manner but also be establishing a good habit so that in the future, learning new songs and pieces would be learnt at a quicker pace.

[@pinny492]

Did you ever have students that just didn't have the ability to play to a high level, regardless of how they practiced.It seems to me that it really is not something anybody can accomplish irrespective of how devoted they are.Personally, even if I had the very best teacher and methods, and practiced 10 hours a day, I would still be very average.I just don't progress very easily at all.

[@pinny492]

Also there's a lot of really good self taught pianists out there.

[@rumanthapa144]

Okay. Will follow what u said today. and will be making videos of progress. see u back in 6 months.

[@redmed10]

The best teachers know how to push you to your limit without you getting too demoralised that you give up .

[@inangbiritira1208]

I very love to play piano that's why I saw u here in KZbin I love the way you teach very clear and easy to follow your instructions love it

[@KyeM2oo9]

Damn dude the background music here making the video SO intense!

[@Courage2bwell]

Whelp, thumbs up from 14 year old, who took piano/vocals/guitar in 7th and part of 8th. Prepping for music production and then film production, he is a competitive dancer and spends every free waking moment dancing, fueling or idling, when not at studio, For him to begin music production school I wanted him to be solid on piano. This video was viewed at 11PM 2 nights before start of school Hearing your format made him see how he wants to proceed, to 1, be great at playing and 2, be solid for MPS. He will be a concurrent student at our local JC and has a rigorous schedule in evenings at studio as well as his class schedule. This was the bow on the package. Thank you very much. As tired as he was, he watched every minute and is excited to refocus his technique time with the keys! If you have any tips on a good 88 key keyboard please advise, you or anyone here. He does not need one with soundtracks etc necessarily. Just needs to be with him through his next 4 years. Thank you in advance.

[@kittenmeister7858]

I play about 20 hours a week, and soon I'll get a new piano so it'll get close to 40

[@DSK12345y]

WOW I am a drummer and this guy has inspired me to take up piano ! Great presentation and everything he has said applies to anything you would like to successfully do in life ! Success in any field is not based on pure talent alone. Anything you want to do well needs to have a Strategy , dedicated "good" PRACTICE , some passion and maybe some SACRIFICE "get off the computer /TV / video games ! If you don't have the self DISCIPLINE to apply these then the immeasurable pleasure of playing music will pass you by ! The best musicians I have worked with have "ALL " applied these rules to their playing. The best advice I ever had from a brilliant musician was that he not only practiced but he applied the mindset of perfect practice makes perfect ! Meaning he never practiced for the sake of practice and always started slow and precise until he was competent.

[@user-qd1by3kp6g]

i can naturally play by ear. i can hear a song and sit down at the piano, sing the first note and play the basic melody from there. i really wanna get good though and play more than just the melody. any tips on where to start?

[@germansniper5277]

Practise.

[@Asun888]

I’ve been reading comments. You are the first one I see that has this natural ability. I thing I have the similar thing. I had no idea that other people can’t hear a song and sing do re mi fa so... out of the melody. I can always do a melody in c scale using one finger. I want to start learning piano. I want to know is this an advantage. May I ask, can you do a melody in other scale?