I took a piano course in highschool but because of the lack of school funding, our piano teacher wasn't really a piano teacher! He was a very talented drummer, choir teacher and trumpet player, but piano wasn't his forte. So we all ended up learning out of this book: http://i40.tinypic.com/6nqnp2.jpg I had no problem following along and actually ended up learning really quickly! I stopped playing regularly about 4 years ago but I dabble now and then and have no problem picking up where I left off. I say go for it!