Piano, I want to be able to play anything, I wonder how long it would take?

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I can already play organ and keyboards but have recently started to learn to play piano, I have started on rock n roll and getting there gradually and boogie woogie notices it uses same patterns in left hand, I would like to be able to play any kind of music ranging from jazz to classical to rock n roll, gospel, basically any style, I practise every day so wonder how long it would take me to do this? I already understand scales chords but alas since I started on keyboards I see that piano is much harder.

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and I pick up things very quickly as well.

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The 'How long will it take' questions are never easily answered.  The big part of going between an organ/keyboard and a piano is the action and technique.  All the notes and chords are in the same places, so that's not the big challenge.  It's all about getting used to controlling a piano's volume and dynamics in a very different way.  As an organist I never really fell in love with the piano so I can't say I'm very good at it, but I can go from the organ to the piano quickly (the choir is often accompanied by piano).  If you have an actual piano and not just a keyboard with a piano voice, it shouldn't take too long. The big thing is not to assume your prior experience automatically qualifies you.  It's still a good idea to have lessons with a piano teacher.  The techniques are indeed different and it's worth learning them well.

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Proper, structured piano practice helps you stride forwards. Learn here https://tr.im/LearnPiano 

I say ‘proper’ because a lot of people have an idea that practice IS just playing songs over and over. Practice needs to involve unchartered territory. 

The golden rule is practice what you can't play, not what you can play

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Piano, I want to be able to play anything, I wonder how long it would take?

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