{"product_id":"piano-lessons","title":"Piano Lessons","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe award-winning, much-loved memoir of renowned author and musician Anna Goldsworthy about her first steps towards a life in music.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this remarkable story, Anna Goldsworthy recalls her journey from childhood piano lessons with a local jazz muso to a successful career as a concert pianist. As she discovers passion and ambition, and confronts doubt and disappointment, she learns about much more than technique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePiano Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e captures the hopes and uncertainties of youth, the fear and exhilaration of performing, and the complex bonds between teacher and student. An unforgettable cast of characters joins her: her family; her friends and rivals; and her teacher,Mrs Sivan, who inspires and challenges her in equal measure, and who transforms what seems an impossible dream into something real and sustaining.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a story of the getting of wisdom, tender and bittersweet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An expertly spun narrative, told with wry, self-effacing charm, elegant economy and the genuine love of a student for her teacher'\u003ci\u003e The Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A brilliant memoir ... Goldsworthy is a fine writer.'\u003ci\u003e Big Issue\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Anna Goldsworthy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43516590751805,"sku":null,"price":28.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/7689\/2989\/files\/9781760644864.jpg?v=1787558602","url":"https:\/\/www.palmleaf.com.au\/products\/piano-lessons","provider":"Palmleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}