Only scanned the responses so far but certainly feel in general accordance. I learned to read music before letters and words. I blame excellent church music notation and some childrens’ choir stuff. Then learned kindergarten reading of recorder music, then violin music, flute music and guitar notation, bass clef, odd scales scales etc. I was the friend who would have eagerly run home for piano if afforded such. Anyway, as an avid sight reader, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. That being said, there are so many musicians that are better than me with zero music training. So everyone should apply themselves as they are inspired to do. Let us make the music of our inspirations!
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