Yesterday, I had a student tell me that she never wanted to take piano lessons and her mom had made her start.  She then said that she’s so glad she did.  She loves the piano! 

She’s one of my best students- always practices, always on time, always has her books, always is polite and well mannered. 

It was such a reward to hear from her own mouth that she loves piano lessons!

My own mother “made” me take piano lessons.  I desperately wanted to start lessons to be like my older brothers.  But after a year or two, I was DONE.  I wanted to play with my friends, not go sit in the house and practice.  Thank goodness my mom forced me to stick with lessons.  The piano is now one of my greatest joys!  (As well as a source of income!)

Did you want to take lessons as a child or were you forced?