Learning to play piano—or any instrument, for that matter—is difficult. It requires learning a totally new language, an understanding of music theory, and practicing for hours every day to sync your ...

As a kid, I was given a book about a famous doctor who may or may not have been Albert Schweitzer. The first chapter is how he, as a young boy, learned the value of practice from his music teacher. It ...

James Vincent is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. Many people try to learn an instrument at one point or another in their life, and for a lot of ...