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Yikes! It's true. The last time I had a piano lesson was in 1974. I was a music major in college, trying to become a school band director (which never happened, but that's another story). We had to take class piano my freshman year - you know - everyone in one room at electronic keyboards - I hated that. In my sophomore year I had actual lessons, one on one with a teacher. I had taken a few lessons before college, but not much. My focus was on band - clarinet.
A year ago I got serious about the piano again, and started self-study. I guess I was trying to recapture my lost youth. I worked my way through Alfred's book three, using an old, short, electronic keyboard, practicing about an hour a day. It was fun, although I can't say I made a lot of progress.
Then, a few days before Christmas, I came home to a great surprise. My wife had arranged to borrow a piano from our church, and there it was, installed in the dining room, a 50 year old Wurlitzer upright, which the church was more than happy to get out of their way. What can I say? It plays, and I'm happy.
My wife also got me two months of piano lessons, and my first lesson is this week. Wish me luck!
Sam
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Welcome to the forum, Sam, and good luck with your first lesson! Make sure to let us know how it went. p.s. What a sweet surprise from your wife. 
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Welcome Sam, That's exciting. I can't wait to hear how your lesson goes. 
“The doubters said, "Man cannot fly," The doers said, "Maybe, but we'll try,"
And finally soared in the morning glow while non-believers watched from below.â€
― Bruce Lee
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that's a great story, and i wish someone would surprise me like that, with a piano!
good luck with your lessons!
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You do realize your next lesson is in 2043?  Welcome back!!!
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