Beginning piano study with Johann Gottfried Kuntzsch at the young age of six, Robert almost immediately started writing music; with his father's encouragement, he began composing small pieces at the age of seven. ... Eight months later he finalized his decision by writing again to his mother, "I have arrived at the conviction, that with work, patience, and a good master, I shall be able within six years to challenge any pianist."" ...

• Word Count: 4114
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Beginning piano study with Johann Gottfried Kuntzsch at the young age of six, Robert almost immediately started writing music; with his father's encouragement, he began composing small pieces at the age of seven. ... Eight months later he finalized his decision by writing again to his mother, "I have arrived at the conviction, that with work, patience, and a good master, I shall be able within six years to challenge any pianist."" ...

• Word Count: 4114
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: Undergraduate