I thought it would be difficult at first and was somewhat intimidated by it. However, I wanted to learn, so I dove in head first and practiced hard.

It's different from person to person and style to style. I'm glad I'm learning to read music because I think it helps me. Some people don't feel they need it, and they may be right. I want to be able to write my own music, and it helps to be able to read it first.