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Want to become involved with music. What are the first steps?

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xboxist

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Ok, I've been tearing through some personal goals lately and here's another big one that I've always wanted to get around to. I love music, but don't know a damn thing about it. I was thinking about just starting with the piano and/or learning to read music.

An actual piano is out of the question, so I thought I'd just drop $100+ or so somewhere and get a keyboard/stand. But then what? Just... pretend like I'm playing stuff? Smash keys? It's overwhelming. Should I buy a book? Take a class? What would you suggest for someone who is serious about taking the initial steps towards this?
 
Originally posted by: deepred98
are just gonna try to learn the piano or are you open to other instraments?
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I decided upon the piano because it seemed to me that an electric keyboard was relatively cheap for a starting investment. Also, I keep reading that learning piano sheet music is a great springboard for moving to other instruments in the future.

But to answer your question, no... not dead-set on starting with the piano.
 
Well I'm biased for the piano because I've been playing it for many years. I also had a great teacher from the start. After a while (several years) it will be easier to learn things on your own.
I don't really like electric keyboards though, unless it's a really nice one with a good feel to it. I have a nice ~90 year old upright grand which I got really cheap and it's great. It's very heavy though.
 
Originally posted by: everman
There's no substitute for having a good teacher.
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Taking a music class at your local college is good, too. Start learning the basics. It'll help when you start learning how to play a musical instrument.
 
you can buy a reasonably good acoustic guitar for as little as $200.

i think halfway decent keyboards are a little more expensive.
 
Originally posted by: aidanjm
Originally posted by: xboxist
Ok, I've been tearing through some personal goals lately...
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what are the other personal goals you've torn thru recently?
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I'm down 50 lbs. over the past year. And I paid off my truck early. And I purchased a condo this year.


 
Do you think it would be better for some like myself (no technical training) to take some music classes at a local college for a while, or to just jump right in something more along the lines of pesonal lessons? Probably a combination would be preferred...
 
Originally posted by: xboxist
Do you think it would be better for some like myself (no technical training) to take some music classes at a local college for a while, or to just jump right in something more along the lines of pesonal lessons? Probably a combination would be preferred...
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< In the Music Business as a professional since 1973.

The Golden Rule (s) of Music.....
"When it ceases to be fun, joyful, or emotional in some sense, it ceases to be music and is more like a product. " (c) 1977 Allen Craft Alien Music
Never confuse Music APPRECIATION with the Music BUSINESS

#1. Take lessons. Private lessons offer more intense immersion and attention to technique, Group lessons ( college, etc.) offer more exposure to others so that like minds, temperaments can find each other and "jam".
#2. Q= "How do I get to Carnegie Hall from here?"
A= PRACTICE ,PRactice, Practice.
Set a regular routine for practicing. Warm up, do the lesson plan, "jam" on a tune YOU want to play or with someone else. rINSE, repeat. Repeat as often as necessary.

#3 Write your own songs. Even if they're "just" soundscapes, or a simple "ditty" or "Sesame Street" type of non-sensical fun, it serves to further the purpose of opening your creative doors , and stripping away the self-conscious awareness of ego that keeps one from having fun and finding that cool hook or riff that may just be the song, or sound you've been looking for.

#4 When it cease to be fun, Stop. Remember that as you're playing the blues, and only then will you be a musician, </obi wan kenobi>


 
Originally posted by: tami
you can buy a reasonably good acoustic guitar for as little as $200.

i think halfway decent keyboards are a little more expensive.
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yeah i was thinking about guitar

i play electric have done so for a year

i'd say if you don't want a teacher guitar is pretty good to teach yourself
there is lots of stuff on the internet to help you including programs like GuitarPro or other stuff like that

if you deadset on piano i'd start out with keyboard

there is a lot more you can do with a keyboard than a piano
 
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