1 Year of Piano Progress as 40-Year Old Beginner

What do you think?! Not my typical content... Comment below! (and be sure to check out my thanks below as well)

Timestamps:

0:17 - 1 Month - Carol of the Bells
1:53 - 2 Months - Tifa's Theme
4:37 - 4 Months - The Final Fantasy Prelude
7:32 - 5 Months - Ecossaise
8:35 - 6 Months - To Zanarkand
10:38 - 8 Months - Solfeggietto
12:09 - 9 Months - Aerith's Theme
14:53 - 10 Months - Sonata in C (K. 545)
16:24 - 11 Months - Title Theme (Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
19:57 - 12 Months - A Charlie Brown Christmas Medley
23:00 - BONUS - Whispers of Winter

Thanks:

I have a lot of people I’d like to thank for the inspiration and progress I’ve made over the year:

[Charles Cornell](   / @charlescornellstudios  ) - His channel was the inspiration that got me to even consider this a year ago. His music analysis videos were so exciting and engaging that it just made music seem possible to me again.

[Zhenya Marushko](   • 1 year of piano progress (400 hours, self-...  ) - Her 1-year piano progress video was the thing that convinced me this would actually be possible. When I saw what she accomplished in a a year, I decided to actually do it and buy Charles' course and a proper piano.

[Chrissy Ricker](   / @chrissyricker  ) - I can’t thank her enough. As you can see, so many of the arrangements I’ve used are from her, and the fact that she actually took the time to arrange so many of my favorite game songs is incredible. I can’t recommend her highly enough for someone with my interests and level.

I also benefited a great deal from the following Piano-themed YouTube channels:
[Matthew Cawood](   / @matticawood  )
[Rebecca Bogart](   / @rebeccabogart  )
[Jazer Lee](   / @jazerleepiano  )
[DimitrovBoelee PianoDuo](   / @dimitrovboeleepianoduo  )
[Olympia Piano](   / @olympiapiano  )

My piano teacher - while going the “self-taught” route might be the sexier path for YouTube content, I am so grateful for the weekly wisdom, support, and guidance she provided. Having someone sit down with you and help guide you where to go makes things so much better.

My wife - For everything…. but specifically for having the patience to hold my phone and actually record all of the above videos across many takes. :)