Piano for Retirees

So When is the Right Time to Quit?

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This might seem like a strange article to have for a blog, where the aim is to encourage and give information to retirees who want to play the piano in their retirement, but I think it can be quite useful to discuss. There is actually two types of quitting I want to discuss. The first … Read more

Can Seniors Learn to Play the Piano?

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The really simple answer to the question of : Can seniors learn to play the piano, is a resounding YES! I’ve been a piano teacher for quite some years now and I’ve taught all ages and I know from experience that any age group can learn to play the piano and that includes seniors. I … Read more

You Can Still Play the Piano in Your Retirement, Even With Hand Issues

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Unless a medical doctor or specialist tells you that playing the piano would be ill advised because you have a certain condition with one of your hands, then anyone has the physical capability to learn to play the piano. I get that some people can have all sorts of issues or injuries with their hands … Read more

Piano Books Specifically for Adults Learning to Play the Piano – Are They Any Good?

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If you walk into a music store and browse piano books for beginners, you will discover that there is lots of choice. Obviously there are many books targeting children who are learning, but believe it or not, there is quite a few that are geared towards the adult learner. So are these piano books for … Read more

Why Lessons From a Piano Teacher Will Always Be a Better Choice

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There are so many online piano courses and even apps that are out there all claiming to be the easiest, cheapest, most fun way to play the piano. Some of them are quite good while others are merely teaching you pieces of music in a way that keeps you tied to their system, rather than … Read more

The Story of My Grandmother and How Playing the Piano Enriched Her Life, Especially in Her Senior Years

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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

Are Piano Teachers the Same as They Were 50 Years Ago?

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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