I was (initially) forced to learn piano from the age of 5... but, by God, was I glad that my parents did this. The article covers pretty much exactly what I - a

I was (initially) forced to learn piano from the age of 5... but, by God, was I glad that my parents did this. The article covers pretty much exactly what I - and my teachers - worked out over a number of years. And the basic approach works for any instrument. It's a real boon coming to other instruments - electric bass is my main instrument now - with a grounding in not only music theory but also the 'how to' learn pieces / parts / songs.