Q: Hi Bill, So I just started teaching myself how to play piano with a book i got from a store, Which is also teaching me how to read sheet music at the same time. My problem is that I am so new to both concepts that it takes me an incredibly long time just to figure out the notes let alone being able to play the notes as i read them. Then once i figure out the notes from the sheet music it falls under muscle memory and i end up getting technically better with playing the piano but not so great at reading while playing. Should I focus on one more than the other to start or should i keep trying to play as I'm reading?
A: i could recommend 2 things. simpler reading exercises, and also some time spent with the instrument and no reading. just see what that bad boy can do