If you lock me in the room with a piano teacher for a year I might be able to knock out a rendition of 'Roll Out The Barrel,' but will I ever be a concert pianist? No.

Summary

This quote implies that expertise and mastery cannot be achieved solely through forced proximity or brief periods of interaction. The speaker suggests that even if they were confined with a piano teacher for an extended period, their limited talent or potential would still prevent them from becoming a true professional or achieving great skill. It emphasizes the idea that true mastery and success require natural ability, dedication, and continuous practice over a longer period of time.

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