Both his parents were very musical and facilitated Emīls's first musical education. His father, being an amateur musician and conductor of a local choir, taught his son to play the piano. Dārziņš's attachment to music became stronger after he almost lost his eyesight at the age of 3, as a result of overstraining it while reading.
Both his parents were very musical, fostering Emīls's early musical education. His father, an amateur musician and choir conductor, taught his son to play the piano. Dārziņš's affinity for music intensified after he nearly lost his eyesight at age 3 due to overexertion while reading.