I want to learn how to play a musical instrument.

[Tuerto]

If you teach yourself, then it will probably happen. I've been playing keyboards in rock bands live for about 25 years, and my last lessons were when I was about 9. So I'm essentially self taught.

I also tried playing classical songs for fun, and did pretty well but there came a point in difficulty where I just couldn't play them. And it wasn't for lack of practice time, my technique is just not good enough and won't ever be.

But most people won't reach their ceiling. I also play guitar live and I'm very far from my ceiling in that instrument - a nice way of saying I suck

I envy you. I've always admired people who can put the time and effort in to learning a musical instrument. Do you reckon that some people are just naturally better at playing music, or is it just practice?

[lardy]

I envy you. I've always admired people who can put the time and effort in to learning a musical instrument. Do you reckon that some people are just naturally better at playing music, or is it just practice?

It's just because I liked it and wanted to do it. Otherwise I'd have given up.

I've learned how to play by ear, that is hear a song and immediately play along. It seems impressive but I have no natural talent for it, it's just built up as I've gradually played and learned. I guess there are a small number of people born with something supernatural, but most professionals have got there through perspiration

Edit: I'm not a professional! That looks misleading