Piano lessons

Published: Wednesday, 24 April 2013

When I was younger, we couldn't afford a piano at home, so my mum would take me to my piano teacher's house each day to practise for an hour.

I didn't really know how to appreciate music.  I could only distinguish different sounds at a very rudimentary level.  So I was shocked when I went to my first Eisteddfod and came 3rd.

Over the years I would leave with many 1sts, 2nds, 3rds;  and come first in the state in my piano grades 3, 6 and 7 examinations.

Put in the work.  Even if you don't know how to appreciate it, your work will speak for itself.

About Me

Marita ChengForbes named me a world's top 50 woman in tech & 30 Under 30. I founded Robogals and Aipoly and was Young Australian of the Year 2012. Currently working on robotics company Aubot. I'm the youngest Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and I give speeches around the world.

I tweet @maritacheng and I'm on Facebook.

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