Blog Post: You Tube Learning and Fast Promises
As a piano teacher with over 30 years of experience, I’ve walked alongside hundreds of students—young and old—through the ups and downs of learning music. But recently, I found myself in the kind of emotional rut that I usually help others navigate. For months, I felt like I was putting in the work with nothing to show for it. And when you’re used to guiding progress, seeing little in your own creative life can feel discouraging.
As someone teaching piano on YouTube, it’s easy to feel like you’re getting drowned out by flashy thumbnails and “play this in 5 minutes” shortcuts. Don’t get me wrong — I understand why those videos appeal to people. But deep down, I know real learning takes time, patience, and a willingness to sit with the process. I try to teach from that place of experience — of knowing that music is more than a hack or a trend — and some days, it feels like I’m speaking a different language than the algorithm rewards.
Whether you're learning piano at 40, 50, or 60+… or teaching it after decades in the field, there will be seasons where it all feels flat. You wonder if your efforts are landing. But that doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you're human. And this messy middle? It’s where the growth actually takes root.
If you need a reminder that it’s okay to feel stuck—and that you’re not alone—I invite you to watch this video. I made it from the heart. And I hope it lands with yours.
Enjoy the art of:
Delayed Gratification
