This feels overly pessimistic to me. Since you mentioned pianos, they are big, unwieldy, expensive, and require maintenance. They were a household staple if none of that was an issue for you. There are cheaper and more convenient paths now, and tons of content online to learn from. If you want to play music, there's never been a better time.
> If you want to play music, there's never been a better time.
People used to learn from… people. In fact, many people prefer that still.
And I’d say, I’d rather have a dozen friends who play music and actually want to hear my music than have the potential to get a million fans I’d end up rather not meeting because it’s just awkward and unnatural.
