Where Piano Playing Retirees Get Information and Encouragement
There are a handful of online piano courses available and to be really honest, I haven’t looked at any of them thoroughly yet to determine whether they are value for money. I suspect that, just like everything else in life, there would be a range from really good quality courses to the ‘don’t waste your … Read more
Playing the piano or learning to play the piano is good for the brain at any age. For retirees and beyond, it is a great way of helping to keep the brain fit and active. I think the perfect example of this was my own Grandmother. Music kind of runs in our family and even … Read more
There is a popular notion that piano teachers are exactly like what they were 50 years ago. The perception is that piano teachers are rigid, demanding and most definitely boring, so if you had piano lessons as a child, you’ll know exactly what you are in for if you decide to go back and take … Read more
Good posture and body positioning is really important whilst sitting at and playing the piano. It’s important for everyone but I think its even more important as a person gets older. When kids start piano lessons, one of the very first things that they are taught is that they play the notes with rounded fingers … Read more
Most of us have regrets in our lives and for quite a number of people their regret is that they wish they hadn’t quit piano lessons when they were a child. If you are one of those people, then regret no longer, retirement is a great time to learn again. If you are one of … Read more
The objection I have frequently heard about learning to play the piano as an adult is that they can’t read music. Learning to read music and understanding what every part of the notation means is really important when you want to play the piano or any other musical instrument. I’ve had a number of conversations … Read more
So you have decided to take piano lessons in your retirement but you are not really sure how to find a piano teacher. There are a number of choices including having a traditional piano teacher, having a piano teacher where you have lessons via Facetime, Skype or Zoom. There’s also the option of buying a … Read more