Were there any well documented self taught musicians who struggled to adjust to conventional written music methods?

1. Was a self-taught musician?
2. What percentage of musicians are self-taught?
3. Which 20th century composer is a self-taught musician?
4. Do professional musicians know music theory?

Was a self-taught musician?

Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Prince – three of the all-time greats – all claim to be self-taught guitarists. Even John Lennon and Paul McCartney were largely self-taught musicians. ... Indeed, more guitarists than pianists came from informal practice backgrounds.

What percentage of musicians are self-taught?

In fact, 26 percent responded that they learned by taking private lessons, 22 percent were self-taught, 9 percent learned by being part of a band or school orchestra and 13 percent were either taught by a family member or friend.

Which 20th century composer is a self-taught musician?

David Bowie. David Bowie was one of the most versatile and talented musicians of the 20th century. Bowie learned to play piano, guitar, harmonica, bass, percussion, and even koto on his own.

Do professional musicians know music theory?

While it is true that some professional musicians forge successful careers without being able to read a note of score, they will usually still have a good working knowledge of music theory, and how it practically applies to their instrument.