Learning a new instrument

[trbc08]

Yeah, in the case of many instruments, especially piano... You have to decide if you want to go the "pop" route (which applies to any non-classical piano playing, basically) or the classical route. The pop route can be achieved through self teaching and DVDs, while the classical route takes years of practice and honing of your skills by the guidance of a teacher. I think both methods have their merit but also lack in certain ways as well. I'm a self taught guitarist, though I have a psuedo-classically trained one who teaches me some techniques and scales.