How long will it take?

There is an answer to that important question. First what is your specific measurable goal? How much time can you devote to learning?

Here are some achievable goals from my students. 

1. Play some tunes and have fun: weeks
2. Sit for my grade one piano exam: 2 years
3. Jam with my friends once a week, I have a classical background: a few months you'll be able to join in on a few tunes. Then you build your skills over the next few years. 
4. Prepare for a university audition, I already play. Depends on the uni: 1-2-3 years of concentrated effort. 
5. My goal as a drum student was to jam in Toronto with professionals and advanced university level jazz students. It took 8 years from a standing start of purchasing drum sticks to what I enjoy doing weekly now. Video below. 

My answers are based on a hour a day of efficient practice, attending a weekly class and coupled with daily listening to music. Plus, taking advantage of performance opportunities that present themselves. 

best, 

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David Story