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Podcast: MusicBasics4Keyboard
Episode: Learning to Play a Musical Instrument
Description: What does it take to become a musician? Johannes Sebastian Bach believed anyone could learn to play a musical instrument if they were teachable and worked hard. The Encyclopedia Britannica published an review by an author with an opposing viewpoint including six skills needed to play a musical instrument. They are raw talent, imagination, psychological disposition, judgment, skill and experience. The author concluded that music is unteachable and unlearnable. What do you think? On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your playing skills? Read the article about Bach online at Britannica. Thank you for listening...