How did Johannes Brahms begin learning music as a child?

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Johannes Brahms began his musical education under the guidance of his father, Jakob Brahms, who was a professional horn and double bass player. Showing early promise as a pianist, Johannes was sent at age seven to study with F.W. Cossel. Three years later, Cossel transitioned his student to the instruction of his own teacher, Eduard Marxsen.12