The Excitement Continues

Yesterday I called a piano teacher and set up a time to start taking lessons. She asked me if I had any musical experience and I told her that I have at one point or another played the recorder, accordion, flute, and clarinet (this one for a really short time, self-taught). She wondered why I want to learn the piano. I had no answer, I just want to learn how to play the piano, because no matter how many other instruments I know how to play, I think every person who plays music isn't truly a musician until they learn how to play the piano.

Either way, I am excited. Today I looked online shopping around for a piano. I think I'll start with a digital piano, for many reasons. First of all, it's easier to transport and move around. Second of all, it can easily be connected to headphones, and therefore, no one would enjoy my beginner's practice sessions other than me, which is something of huge concern when you live in an apartment in the city. Third of all, they're probably cheaper than regular pianos.

All in all, it should be a good time. I need to play music to relax and forget about the stresses caused by work and people. I think I also opted for piano with a digital piano, because it's easier for me to do it at home, like I said, without bothering anyone. I'd love to play the flute, because that's the instrument I'm most comfortable playing, since I've played it the longest, but it's hard to play and try to keep it down. You just don't get the full effect of the power of its sound without being able to fully give it all you have with deep controlled breaths.

Let's hope all the musical background enables me to not be a complete dummy with piano. I'll report with the progress after a few lessons.