Hi, I have heard that it takes 7 years to make a bagpiper.

I think it will take me at least three years to get comfortable with the accordion, to play in public. my teacher thinks more like five. Probably about that much for a piano too.

So here is the Mudcat question: How long do you think it would take a beginer, that would be willing to take instruction, practice at least an hour a day, to play your instrument in public. I'm not talking about professional quality, but good enough to play at a sing-a-long, or campfire music, informal stuff.

Thanks,

Fadac.