I totally agree with you on this. I feel like it takes me this long, especially for more difficult pieces.
maryfrey
Hey Jazer, can you make a video on how to play the piano without looking at the keys ?
bentofernandes
Hmm? This could take longer depending on the length of the piece… learning the entire Appassionata will take longer than 1 to 2 months. Unless you are Franz Liszt…
joanndigiulio
On a piece at your current skill level, then i agree.
KZ-nhpc
This may work for some. However I never let anyone measure me! I learn at my own pace and its done when its done!
imsk
This might sound stupid but as a beginner i decided to learn etude op 10 no 4 which is way above my level and learnt all the notes after 6 weeks or so and i’m currently almost able to play without mistakes at about 70% speed just by watching and imitating from a video. I’ve heard people say that it’s not the right way to study but it works
cafolaadee
I think it depends on why you start learning a piece. As a newbie I have decided to start any piece I fancy, even though it is way above my level. As long as I learn something from playing them, I am happy. As an example I currently strive to learn all three movements of Beerhoven sonata 14. I have no expectations of being able to play the third within the next few years, but I can almost play the first 10 bars. And almost at speed.
xian
I've been working on a piece for 3 years 😅still don't have it done(self taught)
yeeyee
Now that is extremely depressing to hear because I don't think I've mastered any piece in such a short time (1-2 months) since I started learning the piano 3 years ago... (if I don't count the first very short pieces which were rather parts of pieces actually)
Some took me a year to perfect and be satisfied with them but I am quite proud to have learned them and it's extremely satisfying to play them... These ones are also the ones I kept and that I enjoy playing the most
verabb
I’ve been working on “My Immortal” for years! I can’t get the end. Playing Francesco Parrino’s version.
rideblades
As long as it takes to satisfy your audience. When I was in South Korea teaching English I would have an audience when I shaved I would put on a show. Remember your purpose in life is to entertain.
mikehess
Ive been spending 7 months on waterfall from chopin and uh i still cant play it at max speed
MxNIQ
What should I do if I start getting bored practicing the same song for a month?
billyssb
Does this include memorizing it? I’m really bad at memorizing (I probably just don’t have a good system down or I just keep second guessing myself lol).
abbyho
What if I'm slower? Want me to quit after two months? 🤔
Dan-neet
I broke my hand yesterday 😭 i can’t play with my right hand for 2 weeks
fathimathnabeela
I usually like what Jazer says, but definitely not his answer for this question. One should study a few pieces that can be learned rather quickly and others that take a good deal of time. Studying literature in this manner produces different positive outcomes. I also don't understand Jazer's concept of "mastering" a piece. Even professional pianists revisit pieces throughout their lifetime. They modify interpretations and various music components (tempo, phrasing, technical aspects, fingering, etc.) All of that is about personal, and often, musical growth and perspective. Moreso, everyone is different and there can be several paths to achieving musical goals. We must allow ourselves and other players the space and time to develop and discover what works for the individual. We don't all come to music with the same facility, musicality, understanding, and personal situation. I feel that part of being an outstanding teacher, Jazer, is knowing that about your students.
