A Musical Family - My Beginner Journey to Playing the Piano

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to learn to play the piano. I finally have the opportunity as we recently added one to our home. I’ve been enjoying practicing it everyday and am pleased to share my progress with you.

School Days - Introduction to Music

I studied music and learned to play the trumpet in school. I played in the band throughout my high school years and it is one of my fondest memories of my school days. After graduation, I was offered a full college scholarship to play the trumpet in the band. I did not take that offer and shortly after I quit playing the trumpet altogether.

“Music gives a soul to the universe,

wings to the mind,

flight to the imagination

and life to everything.“ ~ Plato

Beginner Piano Lessons

As a beginner piano player, I planned to take piano lessons; however, with the coronavirus lurking around I thought my best bet would be to try to teach myself at home in the meantime.

I purchased Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course Book One and began methodically reading through the book each day during piano practice. I have to say it has been a fantastic, easy to understand booklet and I highly recommend it!

Below is a video of me playing Standing In The Need of Prayer page 77.

I hope you enjoyed my beginner video! Whether you play an instrument or not, I encourage you to allow music to brighten your day.

~Crissy