Is 13 a good age to start piano?

13 is a great age to begin learning piano. And since you're just starting and are still plenty young, be open to other avenues for the skill. Maybe you'll find something else that fits you even better than your current dream of being a concert pianist.

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Whether or not it's "too late" depends on your goals and expectations.

The fact is that in the performing arts one needs to start as early as possible to develop the skills necessary to get into a conservatory by high school or college, in you teenage years. But this is because one has an expectation of starting their career in their early 20s. This is true in athletics, ballet dancing, etc. In addition to the above consideration, mastering a musical instrument requires constant practice and attention to your development. This is a life long pursuit and most musicians get better with age up to a point where age can no longer be ignored. No matter how much you practice if you life into your 90s your skills will begin to decay. By how much depends on lifestyle and genetics. I saw Andre Segovia perform in his 90s and it was not great. That being said, if you start too, way too, late then entropy will win. I think 13 is a perfect time to start, you are not too late. But you have posed a specific goal, that of being a concert pianist. To accomplish this specific goal would require entering a conservatory at an early age, perhaps by age 16, or at least by college. Again, this is to meet the expectation of a career as a concert pianist at a reasonable age. If you really dedicate yourself to practice now, and make good progress this is possible. On the lighter side, if you just want to enjoy playing and get "good" at it you are definitely NOT TOO LATE. Most kids don't start until their early teens and many become virtuosos. I can only cite anecdotal cases. For example, a good friend of mine didn't start music lessons on any instrument until age 16 and became an exceptional percussionist and guitarist. I worked with him in several bands in college. He is not a professional musician, working as a manager in some tech industry but he is good enough to compete with classically trained musicians for spots in orchestras, etc. Myself, I started on violin at age 5, eventually moving to guitar at 8, then classical bass in high school, at 16. I do work as a musician but in college changed majors to physics. I have no doubt that starting early gave me an advantage in terms of picking up new things easily (drums, horns, etc), but some friends of mine who started lessons late in high school rapidly surpassed me by sheer dedication. You are very young and can progress quite a bit before college if you start now. If you are serious about making a life long hobby or even a career as a musician I would start lessons now, and get involved in any programs your school or community has for music. This will connect you to the music education community and will provide support for developing in the right direction, getting the skills needed to do what is expected. When I was in high school we were required to compete in all state music competitions as part of our grade, sort of like athletes competing at matches, etc. This is the kind of experience that will prepare you for entering a conservatory and a music program later in life.

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How long do exams take?

You can check timings for face-to-face instrumental and singing exams and Music Theory exams on this page. Digital Performance Grades and ARSM diplomas – candidates preparing for digital exams should check the syllabus for the maximum programme time for their exam. For digital exams, the exam slots on our online booking service will be one minute longer than the times shown here for face-to-face Practical Grades and ARSM exams. Candidates with specific needs – extra time may be available for candidates with certain specific needs. Please check our specific needs pages for details. Face-to-face instruments and singing Music Theory** Keyboard subjects Singing Harp and Organ All other subjects Prep Test 10 mins 10 mins - 12 mins - Initial Grade 12 mins 13 mins 17 mins 12 mins - Grade 1* 12 mins 13 mins 17 mins 12 mins 90 mins Grades 2 & 3* 12 mins 15 mins 19 mins 14 mins 90 mins Grades 4 & 5* 15 mins 15 mins 22 mins 17 mins 120 mins Grade 6 20 mins 20 mins 25 mins 20 mins 180 mins Grade 7 25 mins 25 mins 30 mins 25 mins 180 mins Grade 8 30 mins 30 mins 35 mins 30 mins 180 mins ARSM 40 mins 40 mins 40 mins 40 mins - Performance Assessment 15 mins 15 mins 20 mins 15 mins -

* NB an additional three minutes is applied to Jazz exams.

**Grade 6 to 8 Music Theory candidates may leave at any time after 40 minutes if finished early. Grades 1-5 Music Theory candidates can end the test at any time.

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