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I don't know much about piano specifically, but I've played Clarinet, Alto Sax, Guitar, and Bass guitar. One thing they all have common is practice, practice, practice.

You should find time to practice every single day. Even if it's only for 15-20 minutes.

Once you are completely familiar with instrument and can fluently read music, practice the the scales that fit the style of music you play the most first, but you should learn them all eventually. Practice them until you can just auto-pilot them. Once you get that down you can pretty learn to play anything.