Can you really learn piano as an adult?

It's never too late to start learning piano. Whether you're a returning player or brand new to piano, here's what you need to know about learning as an adult.

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But, against all odds: she's making excellent progress. I asked her why she chose such an advanced piece. She said, "I just LOVE this song! And I'd love to play it someday. Doesn't matter how long it will take. I don't want to play different songs anyway." That’s what I call dedication! Just goes to show how much a great song can motivate you.

Starting early isn't always an advantage

I was lucky enough to have parents who sent me to a piano teacher when I was a kid. Unfortunately, the pieces I had to learn during the first years weren't all that nice. Because of this, I rarely felt motivated. Practicing was a struggle. I often just sat grumpily at my keyboard, sulking like a toddler. This all changed a few years later, when I began to play pop songs and a few classical pieces that I thought were cool. But soon enough, puberty and other interests began to compete for my attention. Over my teenage years, I didn't improve much at all. Today, I'm still not that good at playing the piano! Sure, I'm grateful I had the chance to learn an instrument as a kid. I'm sure I benefitted from it in many different ways. But I'm not sure if I'd have managed to play "Comptine d'une autre été" even during the best of times! That's my piano learning story in a nutshell: First I wasn't motivated, then I got distracted. As they say: all roads lead to Rome. Starting early isn't the only path to mastering an instrument.

Your brain can do it!

Of course, if you aspire to a career as a star pianist, you have to start early. If you want to play the piano because you want to play songs you've always loved, you can start anytime. There's no rush, no competition to win, no expectations to meet. It's just you and your piano. Trust me, instruments are patient companions and enjoy every minute you spend with them I've met too many people who consider themselves too old to start learning an instrument. But this just isn't true. After all, our brain capable of learning new things at any point in our entire lives (it's called "brain plasticity", if you want to dig deeper). New brain connections may not develop as rapidly in adults as they do in children. But this doesn't mean that our brains retire once we hit 18! Plus, as an adult, it's much easier for you to grasp abstract concepts like notation and translate them into hand movements. So when it comes to comprehending music, it's an advantage to be older and wiser. You learn much faster by understanding, not by relying on trial and error.

All it takes is you, a piano, and a song you love

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How do I calm my nerves before a music performance?

Take a walk, jump up and down, shake out your muscles, or do whatever feels right to ease your anxious feelings before the performance. Connect with your audience -- smile, make eye contact, and think of them as friends. Act natural and be yourself.

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If you dread the thought of getting up in front of a group of people and performing, you are not alone. Millions of people suffer from performance anxiety, commonly called "stage fright." In fact, most people would rather get the flu than perform. Athletes, musicians, actors, and public speakers often get performance anxiety. Performance anxiety can prevent you from doing what you enjoy and can affect your career. Worst of all, performance anxiety can negatively affect your self-esteem and self-confidence. Although it may be impossible to totally overcome performance anxiety, there are many things you can do to control your emotions and reduce anxiety. Performance Anxiety Symptoms Being the center of attention and having all eyes on you can be stressful. Your body reacts to this situation in much the same way as it would if you were being attacked. Your body's "fight-or-flight" mechanism kicks in, which is why symptoms of stage fright are similar to symptoms that occur when you are in real danger. Performance anxiety symptoms may include: Racing pulse and rapid breathing

Dry mouth and tight throat

Trembling hands, knees, lips, and voice

Sweaty and cold hands

Nausea and an uneasy feeling in your stomach

Vision changes

Performance Anxiety Causes Simply put, stress and anxiety about performing in front of people causes performance anxiety. Confronting your fears and vulnerabilities, accepting yourself for who you are, and not feeling like you have to prove yourself to others, is the first step toward overcoming performance anxiety. Keep in mind that nobody is perfect, nobody expects you to be perfect, and it is OK to make mistakes. The second step is learning how to redirect your negative thoughts, beliefs, images, and predictions about performing in public. Doing this is not as difficult as you might think.

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