paulpepper

Might users be given the option of disabling the breaking news feature? I don't expect that it's a straightforward yes/no.

Can you offer any references to the google docs papers that you refer to?

I began learning to play the piano 3 years ago, when in my early 40s. I'd never studied a musical instrument before, apart from messing about with guitar a little in my teens. Having been a software dev all my professional life, continuous learning (new technologies) is a part of what I do, but learning to play the piano is somewhat different to the tech- and science-related learning that I've been familiar with.

A difficulty I've faced as an adult learner of piano is finding the right teacher. I'm interested in the learning process generally, but especially in effective and efficient learning in the context of piano (practice smarter, not harder). I expect I seek to question and discuss things with my piano teacher more than a young learner might.

I suspect I'm also more anxious in performance (e.g. grading exams) than a young pianist might be. Unlike the generally solitary process of writing code, playing piano for others has an unfamiliar immediacy and demand on the more extrovert aspects of my personality.

It's useful and encouraging to read the experiences of other adult learners in these comments and I continue to look out for tips to help me along with the 'practice smarter' aspect of my musical development.

Is it possible for you to make the source for your test publicly available?