Hi everyone, I am a college student with about 3 semesters left before I graduate. I have zero musical background, but I want to use this time to finally learn an instrument. My Context: The Goal: I have recently started getting into Western Classical music. I am trying to understand "what the music is telling" (listening to it and watching YouTube tutorials to grasp the theory/storytelling). The Constraint: I am planning to join a local class, but the teacher only teaches Guitar and Keyboard (he does not teach Piano). Long-term interest: I am leaning toward Digital Piano eventually, but I can't start that right now due to the teacher situation. The Question: Since my main interest is understanding Western Classical music, should I start with the Keyboard or the Guitar? Does starting on a keyboard translate well to piano later, or will it feel completely different? I want to pick the one that helps me learn the fastest in the 1.5 years I have left in college. Thanks!
Submitted January 04, 2026 at 01:59AM by Substantial-Gift1631 https://www.reddit.com/r/Learnmusic/comments/1q3gyvo/complete_newbie_in_college_should_i_choose_guitar/?utm_source=ifttt
Javier Rodriguez
Saturday, January 3, 2026