I don't know anyone who wasn't taught how to read music who actually went through an official music program. It was close to the very first thing I was ever tau

I don't know anyone who wasn't taught how to read music who actually went through an official music program. It was close to the very first thing I was ever taught when learning an instrument. I think the point still stands though that musical notation isn't the point of music - nobody gets into music because of the notation so if you focus on it too much you'll just ruin something for many people that should ultimately just be about enjoyment. I'd also contend that reading music just isn't difficult. Interpretation and actual execution are the hard parts.