Quote by Carla Bley

I got started when I was 3 years old because my father was a music teacher and my lessons were free. Instead of learning to walk, you learn to play the piano.

I got started when I was 3 years old because my father was a

Summary

This quote highlights the early exposure and influence that the speaker had in music from a young age. Their father, being a music teacher, gave them the opportunity to start learning to play the piano at the age of 3. Comparing it to the natural progression of learning to walk, the speaker views their musical education as a fundamental part of their life, emphasizing the significant role it played in their upbringing.

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By Carla Bley

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