In this video I talk about how you can start the piano as a self taught pianist. There are many reasons we being self taught is the most popular way to learn the piano, it is a cheaper way of learning and you can learn anything you want...however it does have it's disadvantages, and in this video I talk through everything you need to know to get started with the piano and avoid some of the disadvantages. 0:00 What I'l Cover 0:59 What You Need 1:46 How To Set Goals 3:35 What To Learn and Why 6:49 Common Problems 10:29 Resources 13:28 Staying Motivated _______________ Looking for some help with the piano? https://www.matthewcawood.com/book-a-lesson Join my "Monday Music Tips" mailing list to receive music tips and guides! https://www.matthewcawood.com/mailing-list-sign-up My Beginner Sight Reading Exercises Book (420 Exercises): https://www.matthewcawood.com/store/p/beginner-sight-reading-exercises-book-420-exercises _______________ RESOURCES TALKED ABOUT IN THE VIDEO (contains affiliate links): Pam Wedgewood - It's Never Too Late To Play Piano - https://amzn.to/3Tz3tIi Me and My Piano Complete - https://amzn.to/41Mcq3f ABRSM Discovering Music Theory - https://amzn.to/4aw2O06 ABRSM Music Theory in Practice - https://amzn.to/3RO123l My Beginner Sight Reading Book - https://www.matthewcawood.com/store/p/beginner-sight-reading-exercises-book-420-exercises Victoria Williams Udemy Courses - https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?src=ukw&q=Victoria+williams How To Start Playing Piano - Piano From Scratch - https://youtu.be/a_kVafB-0C4?si=tN5zATac78UcRicJ The Landmark System - Musicians Inspired - https://youtu.be/jSOU-J9KHbg?si=w86nq2Hw0VY_aykJ _______________ Socials: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok: @matticawood Website: https://www.matthewcawood.com/ For enquiries: enquiries@matthewcawood.com _______________ MY EQUIPMENT (affiliate links included): Camera: Sony A7iv - https://amzn.to/3zH8S58 Lens: Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 Di III VXD G2 - https://amzn.to/3UjFKtn Background Lights: Govee Light Bars - https://amzn.to/3sZYou9 Lighting: Neewer Soft Box - https://amzn.to/3NxpOki Electric Piano: Yamaha P45 - https://amzn.to/3Wt0DUc Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 - https://amzn.to/3FJzbvE Recording Microphone: Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3T8BCe6 Desk Microphone Arm: Rode PSA1 - https://amzn.to/3h3ybbf Midi Keyboard: M-Audio Oxygen Pro 61 - https://amzn.to/3sWv5IN #pianist #piano #learnpiano