Learn how to play guitar or piano

So, you would like to learn how to play an instrument? And you probably have no idea where to start? As you surely know, most people try to specialize first in one of more popular instruments, before they jump into more complicated ones. It's a wise choice because piano and guitar are great if you want to learn music theory, which will help you improve your instrumental skills. So, keys or strings?

When you should choose piano?

• If you would like to start writing your own music - be it popular or classical music - everything begins with piano. All composers use it while they try to come up with a new track because it's simple and fast - can you imagine hiring a whole brass section and asking them "Hey, play those three notes" over and over? Also, if you want to create music on the computer then you MUST know how to play key instruments first.
• If you wish to replay your favorite songs in new and original way - Smoke On The Water on the piano? Why not!
• If you have very stressful job - piano is great choice because playing will let you calm your nerves.
• If you want to improve your memory and concentration - learning notes is great exercise for your brain, and in order to be successful pianist you will have to learn how to concentrate on song you are actually playing - this may give you great benefits in your professional life!

Well, but when you may want to choose guitar?

• If you want to attract your beloved one - what says "I love you" better than serenade played under her or his window?
• If you dream about becoming a rock star - the sooner you start the better you will become! And who know? Maybe creating your band will be next step in development of your hobby or even your life?
• If you like to socialize and want to stun you friends with your guitar skills - guitarists are always popular among other people, and world community focusing on guitar is huge and still growing!
• Or maybe you want to give your children a nice and educational gift? It's great to see how your kids develop new skills! And guitar is surely much better for them than playing video games.

To sum up, if you want to rest your mind in privacy of your home - learn how to play piano, but if you wish to go public with your hobby learning guitar will be the best choice. Anyway, it doesn't matter which on you will choose - both are great way to start your artistic adventure! Good luck!