{"product_id":"piano-lessons-anna-goldsworthy-9781760644864","title":"Piano Lessons","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe award-winning, much-loved memoir of renowned author and musician Anna Goldsworthy about her first steps towards a life in music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePiano Lessons 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a story of the getting of wisdom, tender and bittersweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An expertly spun narrative, told with wry, self-effacing charm, elegant economy and the genuine love of a student for her teacher' The Australian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A brilliant memoir ... Goldsworthy is a fine writer.' Big Issue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anna Goldsworthy","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":43895989141747,"sku":"9781760644864","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/9781760644864.jpg?v=1694642134","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/piano-lessons-anna-goldsworthy-9781760644864","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}