{"id":16685,"date":"2020-03-10T14:37:54","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T21:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/?p=16685"},"modified":"2020-04-29T18:46:32","modified_gmt":"2020-04-30T01:46:32","slug":"what-to-expect-when-learning-piano-as-an-adult","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rolandus.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/10\/what-to-expect-when-learning-piano-as-an-adult\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect When Learning Piano as an Adult"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Learning piano as an adult can feel daunting, but it needn\u2019t be with these helpful tips on what to expect.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contributed by Belinda Williams<\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve made the decision to learn piano as an adult or return to piano after learning as a child, congratulations! No matter your age, making time for playing a musical instrument has been proven to be both rewarding and beneficial. If you\u2019re interested in reading more about the benefits of learning piano as an adult you can also read our blog post here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What to expect when learning to play piano as an adult<\/h2>\n

The wonderful thing about learning piano as an adult is the only expectations are the expectations you set yourself. If you learned as a child, you may recall endless hours spent practicing scales or playing one song over and over again. You may not have even enjoyed learning piano as a child, and a parent frequently had to encourage you to practice.<\/p>\n

The good news as an adult is you can set your own goals. Perhaps you\u2019ve always wanted to be good enough to play in a rock band. Or maybe you\u2019ve longed to learn an iconic classical piece \u2013 the decision is yours.<\/p>\n

Before you start learning piano as an adult, it can be helpful to consider what you want to get out of it. Maybe you\u2019re just happy playing at home. Maybe you would like to make music a more social experience by getting involved in a band. Having a clear idea of your objectives at the outset is important. This ensures the process of learning piano is more rewarding as you progress towards your goals.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re more resilient when you learn piano as an adult<\/h2>\n

The saying goes \u2018you can\u2019t teach an old dog new tricks\u2019. Fortunately, this isn\u2019t the case when it comes to music. Learning a musical instrument at any age can be challenging. The benefit of being an adult is you\u2019ve got more life experience behind you. This means you\u2019re unlikely to throw in the towel when it gets hard. Learning piano takes a bit of dedication and stamina, which children often lack.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re in control as an adult piano player<\/h2>\n

Learning piano as an adult also gives you more control. You get to decide how often and when you will practice. You can choose what songs to learn. You can make decisions about how you will learn. For instance, perhaps you\u2019re quite self-driven and you\u2019d prefer learning in the comfort of your own home. With the many piano learning apps now available this choice is now a reality.<\/p>\n

Learning piano should be fun \u2013 even for adults<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s highly likely that if you\u2019ve made the decision to learn piano as an adult, you\u2019re juggling it with work and family commitments. This is why your time playing the piano needs to be enjoyable. If it becomes just another chore on your already long list of day-to-day responsibilities, your motivation will fade fast. Keep it fun and don\u2019t be too hard on yourself when life gets in the way of practice.<\/p>\n

In my experience, maintaining joy and enthusiasm for playing should come before everything else. As a child I struggled reading sheet music. I spent two years undertaking classical training despite preferring contemporary pieces. It was almost enough to make me give up piano altogether because I didn\u2019t enjoy it. Now as an adult I choose to play popular music and I\u2019m happier playing by ear rather than reading music.<\/p>\n

Remember, the best part of learning piano as an adult is you\u2019re in the driver\u2019s seat. Or should that be, the piano stool!<\/p>\n

About Belinda Williams<\/h2>\n

Belinda is a pianist, songwriter and singer who performs in a cover band whenever the opportunity allows. By day, she writes professionally as a marketing copywriter and fiction author. She enjoys nothing better than combining her love for music and love for words.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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