My mother was gifted with a musical ear. She could hear a song on the radio and sit down and play it. Being a child of the Depression, there wasn't any money for lessons, let alone an instrument.
She was determined to give me the opportunity she'd never had. At six, I started piano. I hated it - absolutely hated it.
At age eight, the teacher took my mother aside an said, "I can continue to try and teach your child. I can continue to take your money. But sorry to say, Mrs but your child is tone-death.'
Mother asked if I wanted to continue to try. I said not. That ended the music lessons.
No eye, either. Can't draw worth squat, But I was gifted with a way with words and for that I'm thankful.