How long does it take to learn the piano?

Answer 1

Years practice with an excellent tutor..

Answer 2

smegging years, I am grade 8 and i have been learning for 9 years, and thats reletively slow progress really could be down to my lack of practising or I could just have no talent, while you on the other hand may have talent so who knows. its hard to be good, if you want something that you can show off to your freinds with learn the guitar you can play that well in about a year or 2. plus you cannot learn piano on your own you need a good tutor. basically its hard and eventually it can be very rewarding but only after about 5 years. There are alot of people who say they can play the piano when really they can only play one tune, dont be like that, its sooo annoying, good luck to you it will take awhile before you find it rewarding but just keep practicing and dont get tied down learning one stupid piece, Warning some crappy tutors get there newest students to learn a big piece and thats it, which is bloody useless, practice scales, practice technical exercises, then practice some more scales, and you will actually develop as a pianist, not just a one tune annoying person, so practice and you will find it very rewarding,

Answer 3

Depends... what really do you mean by 'learn'? You could learn to play a scale in a few hours, a simple grade 1 piece in a day or two, but to learn how to play well and at a high standard... years. I have been playing for 6 years and am at grade 6- there are 8 grades, one being the starter, eight being professional. Just take it as you find it- and remember practise makes perfect!

Answer 4

I have been playing the piano since age 5. I think I really learned the piano when I was about 11/12. I was in group lessons...but changed to private lessons, because I was advancing quicker than my fellow students were in my skills. I play by ear and travel the world now...playing in concert halls and for famous people. It's so fun.

Answer 5

A lifetime.
However, if you do plan to take a lession, take it from one who knows, learn to play the music other than classical. You will get stuck with classical background training like myself and have a difficult time with just ordinary everyday music. Even playing Christmas songs sound rather classical in kind.
Take lessions, you will never regret it. Plus end up being the life of a party someday. Have fun !

Answer 6

This, like any other instrument, will depend on how much you practice. The time you put into practice will determine your playing abilities, plus build up your ear where you'll eventually be able to play anything by just listening to it. It won't happen over night...but after you've been practicing for a good while, you'll see what I mean. Best of luck to you.

Answer 7

If you love piano, you'll get straight into it, and pick it up in no time.
A good teacher is needed too. Don't think of how long it'll take, just get right in there; learn and practice.

Answer 8

bad piano ? 10 minutes
Good piano? a few months
Awesome piano? years and years

Answer 9

depends on if you have any talent. Its not that hard to learn but you have to have a gift, if not it will take a little longer. It took me like a week. Of course I wasn't playing Tarentella right off, but I was pretty good.

Answer 10

it depends if you are a fast learner some people get it right away some take longer a week or 2