Why You're Never Too Old For The Piano Lessons For Adults Buckhead GA Teachers Offer

By Carol Powell


If you love music, and have always wanted to learn how to play a musical instrument, it's not too late just because you are an adult. Learning is a great option for seniors with extra time on their hands and musical interests they have never explored. Experts say there are a lot of reasons adults excel, and find learning easier, when they decide to take up an instrument. You might be surprised at how quickly you become proficient at the piano lessons for adults Buckhead GA instructors offer.

One reason instructors like to see mature individuals in their studio is because they are happy to be there. They aren't forced into the studio by a mother who is convinced her child is a prodigy in the making. Grown ups take practicing more seriously than most kids and are willing to practice longer hours. They tend to be much more enthusiastic about the experience and look forward to each new lesson.

Playing an instrument is creative, and creativity is the product of a person's right brain. Using the left side of the brain is important as well though. The brains of grown ups are mature. They have more developed critical thinking skills. They have a better ability to understand what the composer's goal was and can analyze material much easier than youngsters. In order to play convincingly, you need both sides of your brain.

Breaking down complex concepts is easier for older people to do. A lot of kids can learn how to play notes correctly and memorize musical pieces. What they can't do is understand the nuances of the pieces they are playing. They aren't mature enough or experienced enough to comprehend what the composer was trying to get across with a composition. Playing the notes alone won't create the joy, passion, anger, or sorrow that the composer was trying to convey.

Children are known for their short attention spans. They will only stay with something for a limited amount of time. Instructors often have to adjust sessions when they threaten to become unproductive.

Most grown ups, in contrast, are mature enough to pay attention to the instructor for the whole lesson. They are able to take advice and understand how to apply it when they are practicing for the next session. An adult is usually willing to practice for longer periods of time, which is one reason they seem to catch on so fast.

There are some basic reasons seniors are better music students than kids. Most of them know how to read for one thing. They can read note names, comprehend fingering exercises, and recognize numbers. If they have the time and the interest, seniors can even study music theory and history to increase their appreciation of this art.

Mature individuals usually have stronger finger and hand muscles than youngsters. They have bigger hands. Some instruments, like violins, can be modified to accommodate little hands. The piano is not one of them. The keys are structured for full size hands as are the majority of compositions students play.




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