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Is 27 too old to learn violin?

You are never too old and it is never too late to start learning the violin. While learning the violin can be a lot of fun at any age, there are some important reasons why learning the violin as an adult is even more fun, making right now the perfect time to learn! Let's take a look at why adults should learn violin.

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I get this question all of the time: “Am I too old to learn the violin?” The answer is short: NO! You are never too old and it is never too late to start learning the violin. While learning the violin can be a lot of fun at any age, there are some important reasons why learning the violin as an adult is even more fun, making right now the perfect time to learn! Let’s take a look at why adults should learn violin.

1. Learning the violin is fun!

The violin is a beautiful instrument. While it is enjoyable to listen to, it is even more fun to be the person creating that experience. When you play music, you don’t think about the other stressful things in life and only focus on the task in front of you. You hear yourself making the beautiful sounds and really enjoy being swept away by the music.

2. Learning the violin is fulfilling!

Putting your time and energy into something positive that you can share with the world (or just keep for yourself) makes you feel good. Mastery of the skills required is cause for celebration.

3. You have enough time in the day

As an adult, you know your schedule and you know how to prioritize. You understand that it is possible to accomplish goals in small steps, so it is totally OK to practice in smaller increments of time.

4. You understand the value of self-care

It is well established that playing music is a massive benefit to your brain. As an adult, you understand more deeply how important it is to care for your mental, emotional, and physical health, and you can prioritize your violin practice knowing it’s not just fun, but also carries lifelong benefits.

5. As an adult student, you know how you learn

You’re in a better position to tell your teacher what you need and establish a working relationship with your teacher that will help you learn the most effectively. 6. Playing the violin is something that you probably have been thinking about for years

You have probably been listening to music and watching concerts on TV or online thinking “I wish that I could do that…” Why wait a minute longer?

I love teaching students of all ages. It is never too late to learn the violin. Learning the violin as an adult student can be even more rewarding than learning it as a child because it is the realization of a lifelong dream. Now is the perfect time to start!

About the Author

Lisa has been playing stringed instruments for over 20 years. She teaches the violin, the viola, and the cell to students of all ages and levels. When Lisa isn’t teaching, she plays the violin with different local orchestras. She enjoys writing about the violin as much as she loves playing it, and likes to play a variety of genres including classical, rock, and fiddle. You can connect with Lisa at her TakeLessons profile.

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