So I got very interested when a grand piano shop in Walnut Creek (we have two grand piano shops!) had a sign advertising free adult piano lessons. The word "free" caught my attention most. I popped in and chatted to Jerome, possibly the owner, who said the group classes would be too easy for me (ha!) but that he'd give me a complimentary lesson and, if I liked it, I could pay for more. A perk, he told me, was that I got to play on a $60k Steinway.
I duly turned up on Saturday morning and got a free two hours of chat, theory, and practice. At one point I was left in charge of the shop while he popped out for a coffee (no pianos were shoplifted on my watch). It was great fun! My aim is, apparently, to be able to play all my scales and chords while reading a novel. Once I can do that, I might get taught how to play something. After that? Carnegie Hall.
On stage!
I believe this is a D minor dim7. Possibly with a few other notes thrown in.
