the Piano

Here is a little history of piano in English and in Chinese.
(You do not need to know all these before learning the piano... but it is always good to know about things like this.)

Frequently Asked Questions (that people asked me):

1. When did you start learning how to play the piano?
   When I was 5 (but I stopped taking lessons when I was 14). I only started to play chords after I came to BCEC.
   
   
2. How long does it take to learn to play chords on the piano?
   It really depends on how "naturally talented" you are, and how hardworking you are, and how much music background you have. E.g. if you have absolutely no background in music, it could take up to years for you to learn. If you have some background, it still can take more than one year. So, it takes great patience and perseverence for someone to learn how to play the piano.
   
   
3. Can you teach me what to play with my left hand?
   No, I cannot teach you what to play, because this is improvisation. I may be able to teach you the theory behind it, but that also requires a lot of basic knowledge.
   
   
4. How can I improve my techniques in improvisation?
   Keep playing, keep trying, and keep practising. There is no shortcut around this, I'm sorry. You should also listen to more music, because you can pick up more techniques by listening to music and try to replicate them with your own hands.