Hi all, I am new to piano and have recently got one after saving some money. I know how to play the guitar, but I wanted a piano big time. My office hours range from 12–14 hours each day, and I can only play on weekends.
I deeply love music and want to learn the instrument, but I am learning only for relaxation, de-stressing from work overdose, or jamming with my friends. Is sheet music required for me, as I’m neither going to give any exams nor play on stage while reading sheet music?
I am following many courses, but all of them include sheet music learning, and I’m stuck wondering whether I really need that or not.
So please advise me if it is really required for my case. If not, please also suggest courses or paths where I can learn piano without sheet music.
Edit: I love popular pop and rock music and hope to play those.
Submitted January 31, 2026 at 05:49PM by Common_Statement6373 https://www.reddit.com/r/Learnmusic/comments/1qsducn/i_am_learning_piano_only_on_weekends_is_sheet/?utm_source=ifttt
Javier Rodriguez
Saturday, January 31, 2026