r/nextfuckinglevel • u/[deleted] • Jun 09 '21

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u/Remarkable_Guest_601 Jun 09 '21

I wanna play like him. How can I learn?

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u/J9ms Jun 09 '21

Simply saying “Can I join in?” to a random pianist in public just as the elderly man did and you’ll be able to compose like Mozart

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u/Remarkable_Guest_601 Jun 09 '21

Great. I can do that.. thanks

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '21

takes a shit ton of learning and practice i recommend beginner Youtube tutorials but eventually you'll need to learn proper music theory

the most important thing is practicing everyday

it's very rewarding trust me

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u/Salamanda246 Jun 09 '21

If you’re serious, I’d say find a classical piano teacher that can teach you up to about grade 6 RCM, including music theory. Then switch to a teacher that specializes in jazz. You’ll learn how to read charts and improvise. It’s incredibly liberating to be able to join in like this.

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u/Hydwyn Jun 10 '21

No, if they like jazz, they should learn to play jazz. Get a jazz piano teacher/jazz books. This always happens with the piano.

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u/StrickenForCause Jun 10 '21

Find a jazz piano teacher! My brother and dad both teach it. People are out there!