{"id":3689,"date":"2016-11-04T15:48:10","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T21:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pianonotes.wpengine.com\/?p=3689"},"modified":"2018-01-30T16:23:33","modified_gmt":"2018-01-30T22:23:33","slug":"learning-piano-adult","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pianonotes.piano4u.com\/index.php\/2016\/11\/learning-piano-adult\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning the Piano as an Adult"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you think that piano lessons are only for kids, think again.<\/em><\/h4>\n

There are many misconceptions and myths about learning to play the piano as an adult. The biggest myth about learning piano as an adult is that you\u2019re too old. And that\u2019s simply not true.<\/p>\n

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Busted: The Biggest Myth About Adults and Piano Lessons<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve taught adult piano students ranging in age from their 30s to their 60s. They have gone on to accomplish all sorts of musical goals, just like my younger students. Some have successfully sat AMEB exams for the first time in their lives. Others have learnt to play a particular piece for a special event, such as their wedding. I\u2019ve also had adult students who were afraid of public performances who now enjoy playing at our annual recitals. In every case, they\u2019ve proven that you\u2019re never too old to learn to play the piano<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Pros of Learning Piano as an Adult<\/h2>\n

As an adult, there are actually several advantages you will enjoy when learning to play the piano.<\/p>\n

Concentration<\/h4>\n

To begin with, it will come as no surprise when I point out that adult students have much higher concentration levels than kids. This means that as an adult piano student, you can learn musical concepts and musical theory much more quickly<\/strong> than children, which means you\u2019ll also learn to play better, faster.<\/p>\n

Motivation<\/h4>\n

Plenty of children don\u2019t really want to learn to play the piano, and so motivating them can be a battle. Because most adults who take up piano lessons are there because they want to be<\/strong>, motivation isn\u2019t really an issue. You\u2019re there because you want to be, and because you want to improve, you will practise.<\/p>\n

Emotional Development<\/h4>\n

Unlike children, adults are emotionally developed, and so it\u2019s much easier for them to grasp musical expression. This allows you to connect with the music more easily<\/strong>, and to play more expressively.<\/p>\n

Time Management<\/h4>\n

Adults are also much better at managing their free time than children. They also realise that improvement requires practise. This means they are better at allocating time to practise<\/strong> each week \u2013 and are more likely to do it.<\/p>\n

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Cons of Learning the Piano as an Adult<\/h2>\n

Of course, it\u2019s not all easy sailing to learn the piano as an adult. In addition to enjoying all the benefits described above, you may also face some of the following challenges. Thankfully, if you are aware of them, you will be better prepared to prevent them from becoming a problem for you.<\/p>\n

Time Management<\/h4>\n

Yes, this one can also be a con. Although, as an adult, you\u2019re probably very good at time management, you\u2019re also almost certainly very time poor<\/strong>. Family, work, and social commitments, as well as other activities such as going to the gym, dancing, etc., can make it difficult to find the time to practise the piano. This is a challenge that can be overcome, but it\u2019s important to be aware of it.<\/p>\n

Well-Developed Ear<\/h4>\n

Now you\u2019re probably thinking to yourself, \u201chow is this not a pro?\u201d The reason for this is that adult students know what sounds good and what sounds bad (kids are much less aware of this). This means that adults students will often compare their own playing to the concert pianists they have heard, and then be disappointed when they don\u2019t measure up. These musicians have years of training under their belts, and so it\u2019s important not to be critical of your own playing <\/strong>in comparison. If you practise and have fun, you will improve.<\/p>\n

Over-Developed Hand Muscles<\/h4>\n

Children\u2019s hand and finger muscles are malleable, but adults have difficulty playing the piano without tension<\/strong>. I\u2019m yet to teach an adult whose hands are relaxed and tension-free like a child\u2019s. And I know how difficult it can be, because as an adult learning to play the violin, I also struggle to play with a relaxed technique in order to ensure the correct bow hold, etc. But that doesn\u2019t mean you should give up!<\/p>\n

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Do you know someone who would love to learn the piano, but has been holding back? Why not share this blog post with them so they can discover that it\u2019s never too late to learn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you think that piano lessons are only for kids, think again. There are many misconceptions and myths about learning to play the piano as an adult. The biggest myth about learning piano as an adult is that you\u2019re too old. And that\u2019s simply not true.   Busted: The Biggest Myth About Adults and Piano Lessons I\u2019ve taught adult piano students ranging in age from their 30s to their 60s. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3692,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-featured-articles"],"yoast_head":"\nCan Adults Learn Piano? | Pros & Cons For Adult Piano Students<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learning to play the piano as an adult presents unique benefits and challenges. 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