Where Piano Playing Retirees Get Information and Encouragement
From the numerous people that have spoken to me over the years about wanting to be able to play the piano, I would say that at least half of those people did in fact start learning to play the piano when they were younger. I have heard all sorts of reasons why this happened and … Read more
Musical talent seems to be one of those elusive, almost mystical and ethereal types of talent, that people who don’t perceive themselves to have any musical talent seem to just stand in awe of. On many occasions I have had people become just be in awe of me when I have told them that I … Read more
It is well and truly obvious that to learn to play the piano, or any other musical instrument, you need to practice regularly and the more regular it is the better. In fact, I think that it is much more important to practice for a few minutes every single day than an hour once a … Read more
I’ve been thinking lately about why kids seem to be content when they are learning something new, like learning the piano, unlike adults, who seem to spend so much energy wondering whether they are going to be any good. If you think of a five or six year old, they don’t worry whether they will … Read more
As I have stated several times before, I have had so many people that have told me that they want to play the piano. Over the years I have come to realize that not everyone that has said that to me has been serious. I don’t mean that they are lying , its just that … Read more
The short answer to that question is a resounding yes – that experience in a choir or learning to play another musical instrument when you were younger, as well as having some piano lessons decades ago does help when you are learning to play the piano now. I have come across a number of people … Read more
We are all mature adults here and have gained knowledge over the years, even if it has not been our experience, we understand. So, because pretty much everyone here understands what it takes to play a sport well, I thought I would explain just how much learning to play the piano is just like playing … Read more