How Long Does It Take To Learn Piano? Posted on July 12, 2018 | By rachel Piano is one of the most beautiful and relaxing musical instruments of all because it helps people to create beautiful sounds by themselves and playing piano according to their own moods, but just How Long Does It Take To Learn Piano? There is no doubt in the fact that learning piano isn’t as hard you might think, and people who have a passionate interest in any style of music can easily learn how to play different songs on the piano in a short period of time, whether their interests ate popular songs or classical. For example, according to the survey conducted by a well known music school, the indications are that if a person practices piano every week for at least 2-3 hours then he or she can easily learn to play piano in an incredibly short time – it all depends on the tuition and resources available. Before starting our topic, I would like to throw some light on the fact that playing piano is all about passion and commitment – once you start learning it then you will surely begin to love it because it is an awesome thing to make music on such a fantastic instrument. We assure that you can play pretty good piano within 30 days, even if you are a complete beginner – you just won’t believe it! Learning piano is all about reaching the set level according to a carefully organized lesson and then practicing it regularly. Remember that a few minutes every day is much better 2 or 3 hours once every few days – it’s just how the brain learns a musical instrument, which is combination of brain memory, but also that special memory associated with muscle coordination. You must be thinking that how long would it take to learn piano for me? Well, the answer is quite simple. The more time you invest in playing, the quicker you would be able to learn piano. It just isn’t the same amount of tile for every individual as we all learn at different rates. For learning the piano in the most effective way and in the shortest time, you might loosely follow the ideas outlined in the rest of the article. It’s often not understood that the power of the mind is vital when learning anything, whether it be music mathematics or a language. Visualization of your amazing technique (even if you don’t have one yet!) is a profound secret for progressing very fast. In you mind, before you go to sleep, actually see yourself playing the piano, with your hands moving effortlessly over the keys and creating exactly the kind of melodies that you like. Combine this approach with structured lessons and you won’t go far wrong. Approximately How Long To Learn Piano Well? First of all, it’s a good idea to choose your favorite songs and listen to them 3-4 times – if you’re like me, you probably listen to them constantly! The best piano courses have a database of all the most popular songs, so you can dive straight into learning exactly the style you’re interested in. When you listen to a song that you know and love again and again, it becomes easy to identify with the way in which the song was written or composed. This helps learning the basic steps, because it’s music that you really like and so the the learning time is naturally reduced because you really, really want to learn how to play it. It would be wrong to say that learning piano in a short period is possible for every individual, but if the student is motivated and practices diligently, a passionate but structured approach will get the desired results. Learning to play the piano well depends on the right tuition, passion, motivation and practice, practice, practice! How Long It Takes To Learn Piano By Ear For A Beginner? Playing music using backing tracks is a great way to learn piano because it’s always providing a direction for you to follow. Believe, even when it doesn’t work out as you expect, playing along with backing tracks is a fantastic way to learn and grow, even if you you do it casually, like when musicians jam together. Incidentally, once you have the basics under your belt, there’s nothing quite like getting together with students of other musical instruments and jamming together. Jamming is when you play along with others, with just a basic idea of what you want to play, for example, a song in A or a piano blues in the key of E. We recommend you to spend at least 30 minutes a day, because it’s the regular practice which will help you to learn to play piano easily. The learning time using backing tapes is generally less because listening leads to subconscious understanding, which means we are learning without being aware of it and learning how to play piano by ear is the eventual result. This is a great strategy that you could do for fun, aside from a structured class or lesson. Just put on one of your favorite tracks, and try to play along. It’s a good way to work out what key the song is in, what is the timing signature and how the key strokes are used to define the style or genre i.e. pop, folk, classical, country, rock , blues – you name it! How Long To Learn To Play Piano With A DVD or Online? Loading Videos...

Some years ago learning musical instruments using DVDs sent through the mail was all the rage. Learn piano using DVDs was OK as far as it went! In general, such a program was based on a DVD being sent to your house each month containing set lessons for your to practice. Although advice could be sought by email, generally you just followed the program set out for you. There are several disadvantages associated with DVD piano courses: the student couldn’t choose the material to study

feedback was non-existent or very slow in coming

the student’s rate of progress is set by the course requirements If anything, the over-riding essential for any progressive learning is that the student has full control over what he or she learns, and how fast they want to learn it! Of course, the structure of that learning should be left to the professional instructors – as seasoned musicians they understand that all learning is based on very solid foundations, and that solid progress comes from building and expanding those first steps. Most great online piano course have a huge database of tunes and songs that are aimed just at your level, so that you can choose to learn the piano music that you love, and not some boring scales (although you’ll need that too! How Long Will It Take To Learn Piano By Myself Without A Teacher? There is no denying the fact that combination of both visual and audio learning of piano is the key to success, and audio/visual is of course a fancy way of saying ‘video’. Not too many years ago, it was relatively difficult to use video, as it was inevitably delivered in the form of a DVD, but it did open up the possibility of learning how to play the piano without an instructor. Years before that, the only option was to try and teach yourself using books, listening to records and deciphering the sheet piano music. As you might guess, the progress was very hit and miss, unless you were a genius like Beethoven! Motivation was (an still is) a huge factor, because there were many obstacle to learning to play very well. Think about it – there would be no encouragement, no feedback and most importantly, no structure to the student’s learning. If money was no object, then a private piano teacher is naturally the way to go, but even that isn’t always true. Piano teachers are human too and they will have strengths and weaknesses, and also a preference for a particular style of playing. Unfortunately, they can sometimes be rather strict. Good teaching involves gentle encouragement and constructive criticism, rather than strict rules and harsh words! How Long Would It Take To Learn Piano Online With Video Lessons? Without a doubt, the common usage of video streaming and download from the internet have revolutionized not only learning piano, but literally all forms of education at a distance. Many years ago, there were serious problems associated with internet based piano video lessons. For one thing, the bandwidth required for raw video transfer was just too much for the relatively slow connections available at that time. The first step was to create video compression software that gave the same picture quality as the raw footage, but with a much reduced video file size. At the same time, internet connection speeds were constantly improving and finally the two technologies combined to produce sites like Youtube, where millions of videos are uploaded every day. Incidentally, it can be quite tempting to use the free piano lesson videos from Youtube, and there are some useful videos available. However, take care – there is really no substitute for the structured piano learning programs available online which are very affordable. Due to the small size of modern video files, it’s quite easy and normal for distance learning companies to hold a stock of literally thousands of video lessons. Of course, video is a fantastic medium for learning music at all levels. You can see the hands close up, the video can be slowed down, repeated to reinforce those difficult points and of course you also have full control of your progress. Just choose the next level when you’re ready! An very popular feature of the Learn Piano In 30 Days program is that they have a massive database of popular songs in all genres that is continually growing. Best of all, if a student doesn’t find the song they are looking for, then the team will make a lesson for it and upload it specially for you! Pretty incredible, I think you’ll agree. If you don’t make great progress in 30 days, we will give you your money back! Start for $1 ! Click Below: Is It Hard To Learn Piano? Great article below: Read our in-depth interview with the Italian pianist Alessandro Taverna

Taverna As pianist Alessandro Taverna delivers the grand finale of Harrogate International Festivals’ Sunday Series on April 30, Pianist caught up with the Leeds International Piano Competition Finalist How did you begin as a pianist – did you have a musical family or particular mentor/inspiration? I don’t come from a musical family; my parents have never pushed me to start learning piano and I remember everything came very naturally. I remember the songs I listened to on the television and my wish to play them by ear on a little keyboard which I received when I was 4 years old. My father bought music tapes too which I listened to at home. I particularly remember a wonderful rendition of Mozart Piano Sonata in A minor divinely played by Sir Andras Schiff – that became the soundtrack of my childhood. I have a twin brother and we started together to learn piano. You first appeared at the Harrogate Festival in 2010, sharing an event with a British national treasure – Alan Bennett – at the Royal Hall. Did you meet Alan? Have you any fond recollections of that event? I felt so privileged to share the stage of the Royal Hall with Alan Bennett – I knew of him from his work that has been translated in Italian. The invitation came from Dame Fanny Waterman, who is a close friend of the great novelist (I had met her the year before during the Leeds Piano Competition). I especially remember a witty atmosphere and the smiles on every face. Though – I must confess – I wasn’t able to understand every single word of Alan Bennett’s performance (a few moments, the funniest, showed a typical Yorkshire sense of humour. He has a special intonation and musicality in terms of accents and idiom). As a young Venetian pianist who had just started to face the English concert scene, it was such a joy to perform with such an authentic British national treasure. Reviews of the time said your playing was ‘ecstatically-received’ by Harrogate audiences – no pressure for this time! How do you handle nerves (if you get them)? I normally handle the tension before the concert in a good way. There’s something fascinating in the rite of preparation of a recital. I normally focus on the pieces that I’m going to perform, trying to benefit as much as I can from my morning practice sessions. You’ve clearly played all over the world, at amazing venues – but Yorkshire has played a key part in your career after the Leeds International Piano Competition – how important was that competition and how did it impact on you? It was definitely one of the most important events in my life. I will never be grateful enough to the Yorkshire people for their support and for what they gave me in terms of appreciation and friendship. Everybody in the piano world knows that the Leeds Piano Competition is one of the most relevant cultural and musical events worldwide. In that sense it has certainly been a watershed in my artistic life. For me particularly it has also represented the encounter with Dame Fanny Waterman, a person whose qualities and intentions in dealing with music are the same that I try every day to repeat to myself: integrity, seriousness, perseverance and sincerity. Watch Alessandro’s finals concerto performance from the Leeds in 2009: Your playing inspires poetic praise – one critic in The Telegraph said of a sonata: In Taverna’s hands the piece took on a sense of unbounded yearning, the human soul floating beyond the bounds of anything human… And another (The Independent) said when you played at the Leeds competition: “the world was suddenly suffused with grave beauty: flawless minutes of poetry.” I’ll always keep in my heart this sentence from The Independent: “Taverna sounds to me like the natural successor to his great compatriot Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli”; this, although I am aware I can’t reach the intellectual and musical stature of Michelangeli, is for me a constant source of inspiration – a great yearning towards a pianist to whom I feel to be bound (over the common nationality) as my ideal reference point, for the sense of respect for the music and for the mission of us performers: the pianist is a medium that conveys a greater message, we are just a tool, not the main actors. Is there a particular piece of music or a composer that speaks to you personally? There are several. I’m particularly fascinated by the personality that Liszt had as a composer and as a pianist. I have a real veneration for the Russian music (Rachmaninov and Prokofiev above all) and I’m in deep love with the Classics: but if I have to point a piece that more than the others was significant to me and that every time I play it moves me, I would say Chopin Concerto in E minor. It was the concerto I played in the Finals of the Leeds Competition (also for this reason I am particularly fond of it). I remember, since from the very first time I listened to it, I was amazed by the fact that a young composer could have included everything in such a piece of music: suffering, pain, love, lightness, delight… in other words life! There’s often the image of the tortured artist, obsessed with their art. Being a professional musician, touring the world, does it take over your personal life? Music is a very important part of my personal life, but as an artist, I think we should not forget to find a good balance. Just because we experience the deepest emotions of the human soul – those ones through which music speaks – we must always be vigilant not to be overwhelmed by them. I believe that we’re dealing with something of the utmost importance and seriousness and that we must act seriously, but without taking ourselves too seriously. Life experience informs our work. The Telegraph described your stage persona as being ‘the perfect embodiment of the pale and interesting aesthete’ – and being ‘otherworldly in demeanour’ is this a fair description? It is certainly an image that can sound a bit ambitious, but in the end I don’t feel it is too far away from myself. The important thing is to keep always at least one foot on the ground! You’re playing an all Chopin programme in Harrogate, can you tell us a little about the programme and why you chose Chopin? Chopin has been always a traveling companion for me. I challenge myself with his music with a certain awe. Sometimes I’m not completely sure of owning the experience to deal with this repertoire… but at the same time I feel that, even in planning my recitals throughout the year, it becomes an almost inevitable necessity – almost as if I want to measure what point of the journey of my artistic maturity has been reached. The programme I chose for Harrogate offers a multifaceted vision of the forms that Chopin uses, spacing from the massive corpus of the four Ballades to the Nocturnes, the Scherzos, the Polonaise… and maybe a few more surprises. What would you say to convince audiences, who may not normally go to a classical concert, to come and give your concert a try? In order to find a convincing reason for those who normally don’t attend concert halls, I would turn the question and think why people in the 21st century (in a world and in a reality troubled by a lot of problems) still go to a classical concert. They are looking for something different, not just escapism… something that perhaps we tend to forget in daily life. It’s the desire to be touched and comforted, to listen to something that still has not been told by anyone. I hope to give these emotions to those who come to Harrogate on 30th April. Article Source: https://www.pianistmagazine.com/news/piano-interviews/read-our-in-depth-interview-with-the-italian-pianist-alessandro Read More »

Is Piano Hard To Learn? Posted on May 6, 2018 | By rachel Just How Hard Is It To Learn Piano? When I think back at my more youthful self and keep in mind how I fought against learning the instrument properly and how rapidly I decided it wasn’t for me, I’m, well, angry with myself. Why, why didn’t I practice when I had the possibility? Why do I find myself in my thirties, suffering the torture of learning the piano once again, the indignity of being rubbish at something my eight-year-old self could do, the large chasm between how I would like something to sound, and how it does sound – and exactly why is piano hard to learn? Why is it so hard learning piano at 30? The only scrap of comfort I can draw from this is that I’m not alone. I typically speak with people who state they’re reviewing in their adult years the instruments they quit as kids, and it’s usually the keyboard to which they return. So exactly what’s behind this pattern, I question? Why are many otherwise sane grownups sending themselves to the torture of day-to-day scales and arpeggios and asking the scary question of whether an adult brain is still plastic enough to learn and memorise some of the most complicated music that has ever been composed? “It’s an overriding enthusiasm, not simply for the music, whatever the the difficulty,” reckons Lucy Parham, the leading show pianist who taught Rusbridger his Chopin. ” And the difficulty is continuous: there’s constantly a more difficult piece, you can constantly take it to the next level, you’re never ever completed. However there’s likewise the fact that the piano is your good friend; it’s constantly there. That attracts more significance as you age: exactly what you can find out about yourself through it, ends up being vitally important to who you are (or want to be!).” Loading Videos...

This is definitely real for British star and director Samuel West, who just recently purchased himself a “correct” piano once again, and has actually begun practicing daily for the very first time in 30 years. “As an adult you’re far more educated about your very own state of minds, so it ends up being far more possible to utilize music as a method to reveal yourself,” he states. “” If I have a little piece I can play, I can pay attention to myself much better, I can reveal myself much better. That’s completely a function of being older, which’s a happiness.” West, likewise an amateur cellist, had actually supported a desire to master the Aria from Bach’s Goldberg Variations for as long as he might keep in mind. “It was something I felt I truly should understand. It’s basic, however it’s challenging and intricate adequate to keep me going till I pass away. Think about Glenn Gould: he seldom ever tape-recorded the very same piece two times, however he notoriously re-recorded the Goldberg Variations when he was older, regardless of having had substantial praise when he was twenty-three. He didn’t feel he ‘d stated enough.” West would be the very first to confess he is no Glenn Gould. Didn’t he discover the learning procedure frustrating, offered how from practice he was? “The remarkable thing is just how much my hands kept in mind,” he states. “When you’re little you learn quicker, your hands are more skilled, it’s simply much, a lot easier; as an adult, the worry that returning to any sort of match physical fitness will take permanently is a bit dismal. However it’s worth it: I got myself a piece I ‘d wished to learn and I taught it to myself which was truly gratifying. Even if my fingering was rubbish.” A simple benefit for the amateur pianist depends on that, unlike a violin or cello, the keyboard is percussive. While the instrument definitely has its difficulties– around 88 of the damned things– a minimum of when you strike a secret, you understand exactly what note will sound. “With the piano you can play little things perfectly since you do not have the tuning obstacle,” Parham explains. “That makes it somewhat more achievable, and intellectually, individuals like it quite. When you learn as a kid you do it due to the fact that, state, your mum makes you go to piano lessons. However when you make the mindful choice to learn as an adult you’re paying with your hard-earned money and time.” Then there is exactly what Parham calls “the de-stressing aspect”. She points out among her trainees, a professional man who takes a trips all over the place for his job, nevertheless is learning a fiendishly tough Schubert sonata. “Instead of checking out limitless e-mails on the airplane, he’s downloaded piano scores onto his iPad and he studies that,” she states. “He likes it.” This wonderful impact is grounded in difficult science. Ray Dolan, among the numerous neuroscientists Rusbridger talked with in an effort to comprehend exactly what was taking place to his brain throughout his Chopin year, describes that whenever Rusbridger plays the piano, his brain is freed from the “specific … over-representational mind” of his daily tasks. That has benefits not simply for his brain, for his body too. He goes through the piano days calmer; whatever the challenges. Maybe above all else, there is the happiness from playing. My choice to go back to the piano was motivated in part by the beautiful things that occurred whenever I strolled past among the pianos that street artist Luke Jerram put all over New York as part of his project ‘Play Me, I’m Yours’, introduced in London in 2009 and became so popular it was consequently presented in cities all over the world. “The piano is such a terrific common thing, such a terrific bringer-together of individuals, even if you can just play the most basic thing,” Parham states. “It makes me a bit sad that more individuals do not return to it as grownups, because they think they can’t do it. They ‘d never ever believe that about sport: individuals pick up a tennis racket or kick a football about although they understand they’re no Andy Murray or David Beckham. I ‘d like to begin a project by saying: simply do it!” Is Learning The Piano Hard For Older People? A good friend called me just recently and asked, “I’m 35 – isn’t really that too old to begin music lessons? Is piano hard to learn for adults?” I informed her there is no such thing as too old to begin anything, particularly music lessons. She wished to take piano lessons but was worried nobody would teach a novice her age. I stated I have piano instructors who are looking for just adult trainees. Then she was concerned about beginning something that needs perseverance and research, having actually left school so long ago – is her brain up to it? After we talked a couple of more minutes, she ended up being fired up about playing the piano that had actually remained in her house for years without being opened. Prior to her brave call, she had actually played on the piano secrets, not actually understanding exactly what to do, however making music nevertheless. Her mind at ease, we established lessons, and although anxious, she was rather pleased to start her newest life journey. Her concerns are shared by numerous grownups who wish to learn an instrument. They hesitate it’s far too late to learn piano or any instrument for that matter, however felt confident, it isn’t really. Here is a more breakdown of typical issues amongst adult newbies, together with my observations about exactly what they can really anticipate. Will my instructor drop me if I make a great deal of errors? The majority of instructors like mentor and are influenced when they see somebody who truly attempts and wants to practice. In reality, great instructors choose to witness your errors so they can assist you not just repair the issue however learn ways to prevent it in the future. If you have errors that you have the ability to conceal throughout a lesson, the instructor cannot assist and the issues will keep taking place. Do not fear errors. That worry will sidetrack you and really trigger the mistakes you are aiming to prevent. Do I need to study symphonic music prior to I can play rock or jazz on piano? If your objective is to play music or jazz, the concept that you need to begin with symphonic music isn’t really real. In reality, an excellent way to start studying music theory is through music! In popular song, chords exist as signs (similar to a guitar tab for a rock tune), so you play without sight reading. Naturally, comprehending music theory and sight reading ultimately will make you much better and more able have fun with others and carry out. We should comprehend that kids are less overloaded by tension and business of life, which leads to much better focusing, making it appear as though a kid soaks up brand-new product quicker. Really, grownups who wish to offset wasted time frequently learn quicker than kids. Another reason for interruption is self-judgment and impatience. Kids generally have actually never ever heard the music they’re learning, whereas grownups stress excessive about seeming like the expert on a record. Unwind and provide yourself a break, then you’ll enhance! Will I need to practice every day? Taking 2 or 3 day of rests from practicing throughout the week will assist you advance faster than if you practice every day. The pause are when your brain takes in and arranges your efforts. This time off needs to be guilt-free so you get the total gain from days off. If you practice 7 days a week and miss out on a day, do not practice more the next day to make up. This technique never ever works, and you make more errors and get disappointed since your brain is working overtime. Should I practice piano for an hour or more a day? I simply do not have time Much shorter practice times are best! After about 15 minutes of an activity, the typical individual ends up being psychologically tired, so brief bursts duplicated regularly are more effective than one long session. If you just have 10 minutes, go all out. Do another 10 minutes later on in the day. By the end of the week, you may have had 15 or 20 mini session. If you do have great deals of time and wish to practice for a while, circuit train. Invest 15 or 20 minutes learning a part, then change to practicing hand and finger methods. By doing this, your mind rests while your fingers get an exercise. Improvisation has to do with producing an intimacy and connection in between you, your instrument, and the music. It’s about explore chord mixes, jamming, and making errors till music making ends up being instinctual. Comprehending music theory will not always make you improvise much better. I understand a number of skilled artists who have more than one degree in music and can not improvise at all due to the fact that they were never ever motivated to be OKAY with that. To improvise you require guts, spontaneity, and flexibility to play exactly what you hear in your head. If I wish to play other instruments, DO I need to begin with the piano? This is a misconception. A few of the very best guitar players, violinists, flute players, and saxophonists never ever had piano lessons. However given that I am a keyboard player initially and guitar player 2nd, I understand there are specific things that are much easier to comprehend on the piano, however this does not constantly make learning another instrument much easier. Stress and anxiety about beginning anything brand-new is typical, however fear need to never ever stop you from attempting. If private lessons are making you sweat, attempt group lessons. After some ability is established, there are neighborhood bands and programs such as New Horizons Orchestras and Weekend Warriors for you to sharpen those abilities, have a good time, and make music with a group. So exactly what are you awaiting? Head out and play! Is The Piano Hard To Learn For Kids? (It Actually Improves Intelligence!) The Canadian research study provides assistance to the concept that musical training might do more for kids than just teach them their scales– it works out parts of the brain beneficial in mathematics, spatial intelligence and other intellectual pursuits. ” With music lessons, since there are a lot of various aspects included– such as remembering, revealing feeling, learning more about musical period and chords– the multidimensional nature of the experience might be inspiring the [IQ] impact,” stated research study author E. Glenn Schellenberg E. Glenn Schellenberg, of the University of Toronto at Mississauga. A years back, scientists led by the University of Wisconsin’s Frances Rauscher Frances Rauscher discovered that merely paying attention to Mozart activated momentary boosts in spatial intelligence. While the “Mozart Effect” has actually shown hard to reproduce in subsequent research studies, the concept that music or musical training may raise IQ took hold in the clinical neighborhood. In his research study, slated for publication in the August concern of Psychological Science, Schellenberg provided 12 Toronto-area 6-year-olds totally free weekly voice or piano lessons at the Royal Conservatory of Music, explained by Schellenberg as Canada’s “many distinguished music conservatory.” He selected 6-year-olds since their establishing brains still keep a big degree of “plasticity,” specified as “the capability of the brain to alter and adjust to ecological stimuli.” On the other hand, kids below 6 were considered less appropriate “due to the fact that you likewise desire the lessons to be strenuous enough, and you cannot actually begin major musical training with 4-year-olds,” he stated. Schellenberg likewise wished to separate out the impact on IQ of training in music per se, from that of training in the arts in basic. To do this, he offered a 3rd group of 6-year-olds with complimentary, weekly drama classes. A 4th group of 6-year-olds got no classes throughout the research study duration. The kids’s IQs were checked in advance utilizing the complete Weschler intelligence test, which evaluates different elements of intellectual function in 10 different locations. All the kids, Schellenberg described, “entered into my laboratory in the summertime prior to very first grade and they had the whole test, which takes about 3 hours.” Following that preliminary evaluation, the kids “went off to very first grade and to the 4 various groups that they were appointed. Then, between very first and 2nd grade, they returned to the laboratory and were retested.” At the time of retesting, all the trainees– even those not registered in music or drama classes– showed boosts in IQ of a minimum of 4.3 points, usually, Schellenberg stated. “That’s simply a typical repercussion of going to school,” he stated. Focusing initially on the kids taking the drama class, Schellenberg discovered they “didn’t vary [in increased IQ] from those in the no-lessons group.” Nevertheless, kids taking the acting class did have the tendency to score greater on elements of sociability than other kids, most likely due to the cooperative nature of placing on a play. The just included increase to IQ pertained to kids taught either piano or voice. Inning accordance with Schellenberg, kids in the music groups “had a little bigger boosts in IQ than the control groups,” balancing 7-point gains in their IQ ratings from the previous year– 2.7 points greater than kids put in either the drama or no-lessons group. This boost in IQ is thought about little however substantial, and appeared throughout the broad spectrum of intelligence determined by the Weschler test, Schellenberg stated. Discussing the research study, Rauscher stated, “It definitely supports a great deal of the research study that we’ve carried out in the past.” The Canadian scientist’s outcomes differ her own, she stated, “because they discovered this result for basic intelligence.” Rauscher’s work has actually had the tendency to concentrate on music’s impacts on spatial intelligence– the capability to analyze three-dimensional puzzles without turning to a real design. Although it stays a theory, she hypothesized that “comprehending music, especially discovering how to equate musical signs into noise, may be moving to other capabilities, since they are sharing comparable neuro paths.” Both Schellenberg and Rauscher concurred that, preferably, music lessons need to be offered to kids as part of their education. ” We do not have any proof that music is special in this regard,” Schellenberg stated, “however on the other hand, it’s definitely okay for you. Our research studies recommend that after-school activities are undoubtedly enhancing to advancement.” Sadly, grownups who may feel pushed to get the guitar or extend their singing abilities might not get the exact same increase to mental capacity. “I actually believe you’ll discover the greatest results for children,” Rauscher stated. “That’s not to state that you will not discover anything in grownups, however I believe it would be a lot more difficult and would actually take a lot longer. Is it hard to learn how to play the piano using a DVD Course? I understand there are a great deal of alternatives out there for learning the piano. There are personal lessons, online courses, DVD courses, lessons at school, and even attempting to teach yourself. However, how do you understand which approach is best for you? I’ve done the majority of these techniques myself, however there is one approach I feel deserves highlighting, which’s the DVD courses. One advantage of learning piano from a DVD course is that some sites use an online support group where you can question the trainers, publish a profile, track your development, as well as chat with other trainees! Although you would be learning piano in your very own house, the online neighborhood makes it seem like you are never ever alone. If you have any concerns or remarks about anything in a lesson, you can ask other trainees who have actually found out the very same lesson, or you can ask the trainer themself. Another advantage is that you would be learning piano in the convenience of your very own house. You do not need to squander gas going to and from personal lessons. You will have the ability to work around your schedule and learn piano whenever it is hassle-free for you. It does not need to be the exact same time each week like with personal lessons. With DVD piano lessons, the lessons can be found in several designs. You can learn tune designs like blues, jazz, ragtime, classical, latin, nation, even modern-day pop! It is really cool learning tunes that you hear on the radio. This reveals that DVD piano lessons benefit everybody, no matter what their style! Likewise, DVD piano courses provide product for newbie, intermediate, and advanced players, so there is something for everybody! No matter what your ability level is, you can constantly gain from DVD piano courses. DVD piano courses likewise teach you ways to use exactly what you’ve discovered for future lessons. For instance, taking understanding from a newbie or intermediate course and after that utilizing that to learn the best ways to play piano by ear. There are a great deal of piano-learning approaches out there, however I feel DVD courses have the most advantages. Ideally this assists you in your very own piano-learning journey. The piano is a stunning instrument, so have a good time with it and maintained at it! Playing the Piano After 50 Years– Studies (and Anecdotes) Show the Benefits of Lifelong Learning For more than 2 generations, the idea of “long-lasting learning” has actually been a component in our nationwide discourse on active aging. Considering that the 1970s, University of the Third Age (U3A) courses for older grownups have actually been getting appeal throughout the world. These have actually been commonly promoted for the intellectual and psychological advantages they give– and, naturally, for the no-longer-revolutionary concept that learning could, and should, be a long-lasting endeavor. With the expansion of learning chances beyond a higher-ed context– specifically through online and in-person classes– it has actually never ever been simpler to learn ways to code, or dance, or style sites. One issue, nevertheless, is that the pressures of day-to-day working life can obstruct of “long-lasting” learning, therefore the latter is typically delayed till retirement. That was definitely the case for me. Thus lots of grownups, I thought of great deals of various things I would do when I “retired,” amongst them not setting an alarm, taking a trip, learning Spanish, investing more time with the grandkids– and, oh yes, going back to the piano. I was likewise motivated by Noah Adams’s book Piano Lessons and felt that if he might begin playing the piano as an adult, I might definitely go back to it. I ‘d had reasonably extreme piano lessons in between the ages of 7 and 14 and stop while dealing with Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata. Considering that my graduate school days, I have actually understood that I wished to master this piece. I would really sometimes take a seat at my youth piano, which moved with me sometimes, and play a bit– however when I state “sometimes,” I imply years would often pass in between circumstances. About a year and a half earlier, I “retired,” which indicated I left a relatively extreme task with a business for which I had actually worked for 27-plus years, presumed a half-time position at a regional university, handled some writing and consulting, and continued to do college therapy. And … I drew back at the piano, lessons and all! Although I had actually taken a couple of lessons as an adult, it had actually truly been more than 50 years considering that I ‘d last tried to play in any major style. While Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata has actually not altered in the last half-century, practically whatever else has. For example, one truth I didn’t deal with as a teenager: the frustrating wealth of online resources for people thinking about playing instruments. There are personal instructors and master classes and music schools; you can even discover how to play the piano online. In my case, I was searching for an individual with whom I might connect and to whom I would feel some sense of duty for practicing and playing pieces properly. My look for the ideal piano instructor was simple. A suggestion from a next-door neighbor who plays piano and organ and who had actually taken lessons as an adult led to an instructor who I believe is ideal for me. I interact well with her, and she comprehends that often other things obstruct of my practicing. If you’re searching for individually direction, discovering the ideal instructor is important, and I advise having a look at the Piano Teachers Federation suggestions. There are likewise online programs and other class settings worth checking out. For evaluations and conversation online forums, you can discover intel on Google. Another unexpected modification quickly jumped out at me: Not just do not you require a human being for an instructor nowadays, you do not even require a piano! There countless readily available keyboards with a variety of functions (and at a variety of costs), and you can even download keyboard apps for your tablet. In my case, I went with the genuine thing. My youth piano soundboard, an unfortunate truth that likewise provided the chance to purchase something brand-new. I picked a piano instead of a keyboard and discovered a lot about the substantial utilized piano market. I am now the happy owner of a fantastic secondhand Yamaha U3. So while I’m not a fan of online piano lessons or keyboards, I’ve concerned value a number of the other resources offered online. I was shocked to recognize that I might download an unbelievable selection of music free of charge. Through the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP), you can access sheet music for actually countless pieces that remain in the general public domain. The University of Iowa’s Piano Pedagogy Project remains in the procedure of submitting to YouTube more than 9,000 videos that cover basic piano collection for starting through intermediate students. I’ve gone to this website a number of times to pay attention to how pieces I am dealing with are expected to sound. And after that there are the many apps (like Music Journal) that consist of practice logs and metronomes with all sorts of fascinating functions (for example, figuring out the speed at which you are really playing) in addition to online music readers (like forScore) that enable you to download PDF ratings onto an iPad as well as turn the pages with basic movements (a function that’s terrific for those people whose eyes require the music in a specific area on the piano). The resources have actually definitely altered considering that I took piano lessons as a kid– however I have actually altered, too. Although I had actually at first wished to play the piano, I reached a phase in teenage years when I not wished to play, much less practice. Now, I wish to play. I not just wish to play the Pathétique Sonata, which is not in my “authorities” practice collection yet, however I likewise wish to play Bach and Schumann and Debussy as well as some jazz. I even wish to practice. How Hard Is Learning To Play The Piano In ‘Practice’ If there’s something that has actually been a consistent in mastering the piano throughout the years, it’s the have to practice. Although I’ve just been at it for about a year and a half, I feel excellent about pieces of music I can now play that were obstacles at first. And if I practiced much more, I might certainly ultimately play the Pathétique Sonata. Grownups taking piano lessons vary from kids. We play since we like music. We play due to the fact that we desire a diversion from our occupations. We play since it keeps our minds active. We play due to the fact that it needs various abilities and utilizes a various part of our brain. We play due to the fact that it keeps our fingers from getting stiff. We play since it’s an obstacle. We play due to the fact that we wish to. And the research study substantiates all these advantages– and more. For example, a 2012 research study from Northwestern University discovered that musical undertakings decrease age-related hold-ups in neural timing. To put it simply, playing and studying music assists guarantee that aging does not impact people’ interaction. Playing a musical instrument can likewise assist minimize discomfort in clients with arthritis, another 2012 research study discovered. And music, a 3rd 2012 research study concluded, can alleviate stress and anxiety. Learnpianoin30days Blog Resources: https://www.instructables.com/id/7-Steps-to-Learn-How-to-Play-Piano/ https://www.pianolessons.com/piano-lessons/learn-to-play-piano.php https://www.wikihow.com/Play-the-Piano https://www.learnpianoonline.com/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simply-piano-by-joytunes/id1019442026 http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20170726-how-to-learn-to-play-the-piano-in-six-weeks Read More »

Can I Teach Myself Piano? Learn Piano Online Posted on April 16, 2018 | By rachel Many people wonder if it’s possible to learn to play piano completely just using their own initiative and resources. This is a tough call, and suffice to say, of course anything is possible. But in this day and age, why would you? Just think about the task in front of you – yes, starting from scratch is a bold task, and not to be taken lightly. The truth is that there are a huge amount of learning resources available on the internet that makes the task of learning how to play keyboards relatively easy, and with minimum expense. In this field, as with all others, be guided by the experts – stand on the shoulders of others and get the immediate advantage and security of knowing that you will get results fast. Is Piano Really Difficult To Learn Properly? One of the best solutions is a personal dedicated teacher who is sensitive to your needs, which is not that easy to find locally in your neighborhood. The other issue is cost and flexibility. You have to fit in with your teacher’s schedule, and of course there are no refunds if you don’t progress as you wish! You will find some FAQs about the Learn Piano In 30 Days Program further on down the page – please take the time to review fully – this program just works! First of all, let’s address some of the most common questions asked generally. Is Learning The Piano Hard For People Who Are Older? While it’s true that children (motivated children, that is!) learn very quickly, which is true of languages, math or any other cognitive skill. However, adults have other skills and attributes. For example, we can more easily focus and dedicate ourselves to practice, and also foresee the long term goals. A person of any age will be playing the piano songs that they love with no problem at all much quicker than you would think! Is The Piano Hard To Learn For Kids? This question is covered to a certain extent in the previous paragraph. Children learn piano quickly IF they want to! While very curious and adaptable, the biggest issue with kids is practice time, which any can easily see as a chore and a drain on their valuable time, which could be spent playing or something else. The way to approach this is first of all to get them playing the music they love, which tends to be mainly the popular songs of the day. Secondly, a good program for kids will specify short practice sessions, but very regularly. This doesn’t give them time to get bored, and once they see what fantastic music they can make, they will naturally want to increase their practice time. How Long Will It Take To Learn Piano? This depends on a few factors, such as age, aptitude and the amount of time you are willing to practice. Our program is designed to give you complete control over what you study, how long you study it for and how fast you want to go. We are very confident that a complete beginner will be playing confidently within 30 days. How Long Does It Take To Learn Piano Well? This really depends on your definition of ‘well’, which will vary from person to person don’t expect to play like Mozart in a few weeks! Let’s put it like this – if you are a beginner, then you will need to absorb the basics of music theory, as well as improve your muscle memory associated with memorizing the keyboard, so for you, playing well would mean mastering a simple song or tune that sounds pleasant and confident. For the intermediate pianist, playing well would indicate a desire to progress to higher levels as quickly as possible. Our program allows for both of these scenarios – whatever you goals or level, we assure you that you will play piano well within 30 days or we will refund any payments made! Frequently Asked Questions – The ‘Learn Piano In 30 Days’ Program: Is there a need to install software for the lessons?

Not at all, we give you with all that you require for you to begin learning to play the piano right now! What are the details of your Piano tutorial program?

Learn Piano in 30 Days guides the student through various unique lessons that of course will in the end guide and show you how to learn piano in a simple and rapid way. How is your teaching different from traditional ways of learning piano?

With the Learn Piano in 30 Days program, there’s no traveling for piano lessons – this is a huge plus. You study the piano at any time and wherever you might be, even traveling. Because you are in control of the lessons and the pace, you get much more out of the teaching than with a group lesson for example. Loading Videos... What previous experience of music or piano should I have before stating with the course?

It’s simply not necessary to have any musical knowledge at all – we don’t expect you to understand music theory, chords, or any of that. When you just allow yourself to be guided by the modules, you will quickly learn to play piano by ear, and create your own music – before too long you will be capable of creating original songs. What is the right age to begin you course? Am I Too Old to learn the piano?

You can learn the piano at any age, period. There is no age when it’s just not possible, you can always improve on your musical knowledge on keyboard. Perhaps a pro of being older is that you tend to be better focused and really fired up to understand the musical ideas and build on them. Learning the piano is a great way to release stress from daily work concerns and giving you a more relaxed and fulfilled life style. Do my nails need to be short for learning the piano?

Student piano players need to keep their fingernails really well clipped to create the right hand position from the get-go. The tips of the fingers contact the keys with a firm touch and curved fingers. When the nails are not short enough, they make a clicking noise on the piano keys and the touch is not sure. Is it absolutely essential for me to own a piano?

I’m afraid so. It’s possible to start off with a 60 key keyboard, but you really need a full size piano as soon as possible. It’s essential to have a piano to practice on. You should look for an electric model or a small acoustic. Electric pianos can have keys that are adjusted so they feel just like an acoustic piano. Do I have to practice my piano every spare minute?

You should aim for practicing for an hour a day, buy 5 days in any one week is enough to make great progress. Can I really play the piano after just 30 days following your program?

Yes, indeed! If you are dedicated to regular piano practice, you will definitely be amazed how well you develop in you ability. You won’t believe how good you are on piano. What I don’t get on very well with your lessons – can I get my money back?

We absolutely guarantee a 100% Money Back Guarantee if you have tried the course and let us know within 60 days! If you consider that we misrepresented our program, or are dissatisfied in any other way, you can email us within that two month period for a complete refund, no questions asked. How secure is it paying over the internet?

Your payment details are very secure – our payment processor uses military strength encryption! We don’t keep any of your financial details and the payment is made on a secure server. When you join you’ll see we protected by Hacksafe technology. I wasn’t too sure when I began – I thought I was just too old to learn piano, but with your video tuition, I quickly found myself able to perform something for my sister’s marriage party! My family members and people I knew couldn’t really believe it was me! My sister was crying after I played and many told me it was a fantastic memory of a great occasion! Thank you for your intuitive program! If you don’t make great progress in 30 days, we will give you your money back! Start for $1 ! Click Below: In Case you are in the process of looking for piano to buy, here’s a useful article with great guidelines: Should I Buy a Digital Piano or an Upright Piano? … Which is Best to Learn on? Digital pianos sound nothing like a real piano. Upright pianos take up too much room. There’s a lot of conflicting advice floating around. I’ll give you the right piano buying advice so you can make your own decision on whether the digital piano or the upright piano is right for your needs. A brief history of the digital piano Digital pianos were invented over 26 years ago and when they where first introduced they were pretty terrible, the keys were much too light, spongy and nothing like a real piano. The sound was incredibly bright and the sampling was quite dreadful. You couldn’t really say that it sounded much like a piano at all. These digital pianos also looked nothing like a real acoustic piano, they had ugly, plastic looking cases that didn’t match any type of furniture in the room. If guests came around it was almost an embarrassment to have this ugly plastic looking machine in the living room. My how things have changed over the last 20 years! A brief history of the upright piano. Upright Pianos – The upright piano was invented in 1709 by the Italian Cristofori. It was a four octave instrument compared to the seven and a quarter octave instrument of today, with hammers striking the strings just as they do on a modern upright piano. The instrument was invented to meet the need to control dynamics by touch, which could not be achieved on the harpsichord. The early upright piano went through many changes before it emerged as the instrument we all know today. The Cristofori piano was wing shaped like grand pianos, it had a curved body and a lid that could be elevated. There were also square pianos in which the strings ran from left to right as on the clavichord. And by 1800, there were upright pianos whose strings ran perpendicular to the keyboard. Other names commonly used are: vertical piano or acoustic piano, they mean essentially the same thing. A typical old fashioned upright piano, tall upright standing, ivory keys, beautiful wood, moulded carvings, stylish legs and brass candlestick holders. The old pianos always had a beautiful warm tone because they were made with quality materials and real wood. The soundboard was seasoned for ages which in turn created a resonant and sustaining tone. The superior quality meant that your piano would easily last a lifetime. Moving on to modern times These days your typical starter piano is mass produced in China, Indonesia or Korea with very cheap materials, soundboards made out of trees that were probably knocked down the day before and thrown together as quickly as possible to get distributed around the world. Well maybe it is not quite as bad as this, but anyway i am sure you get my point. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ACOUSTIC AND DIGITAL PIANOS Advantages of Digital Pianos: 1) You can plug in headphones so nobody can hear you play.

2) You can turn the volume up or down.

3) You can record your music on the instrument itself, or to disc, smart media, floppy etc.

4) You can experiment with lots of different instrument sounds

5) Due to their light weight, digital pianos can easily be moved from room to room

6) Your digital piano will never need tuning or maintenance, which will save you a small fortune.

7) You can download songs from the web and play them on your instrument. (Normally the more expensive digital pianos offer this facility).

8) Digital pianos are very reasonably priced for what they are. You can pick one up from as little as £400.

9) Digital pianos take up less space than the acoustic piano. They are slightly shorter in length, much lower in height and most importantly about 2/3rds the depth (front to back) of an acoustic piano, thus saving you valuable space Disadvantages of Digital Pianos: 1) The value of your piano depreciates very quickly.

2) New models are introduced every 2-3 years making your piano even less valuable and harder to sell Advantages of Upright Pianos 1) Your piano will hold its value over time and if it is looked after it will normally increase over a longer period (normally 20 years plus)

2) The piano has natural acoustic sounds which is produced by the hammer striking the string and then amplified by the soundboard.

3) The piano is made from wood, sometimes MDF and is very strong.

4) If the piano’s outer casing is damaged it can be repaired easily and fairly cheaply by a French polisher.

5) If there is a problem with the piano mechanically, it can normally be fixed by a piano tuner very quickly and cheaply. (With the exception of old pianos that normally need a lot of work).

6) The touch of a real piano is second to none. The deep, rich natural tones enable you to really enjoy playing music.

7) You normally get a long warranty with acoustic pianos, anywhere from 5-10 years. Disadvantages of Upright Pianos 1) The upright piano is extremely heavy (can weigh 175kg upwards) and is almost impossible to maneuver without the help of professional piano movers

2) The volume of the piano cannot be turned up or down, it is reliant on the player to control this.

3) The piano needs tuning regularly (normally twice a year) and can cost in the region of £40-Â£60 a time.

4) The piano will need the occasional maintenance (every 5-10 years)

5) A good, well made piano can be quite expensive (Usually £2500 upwards)

6) Upright pianos take up a lot of room, especially the grands and the taller uprights.

7) They can mark your floor if you try to move them even the slightest bit and because of the immense weight, the wheels or feet leave deep indentations in your floor over a period of time. I hope this article has helped you in your piano buying quest. Article Source: http://www.ukpianos.co.uk/should-i-buy-a-digital-piano-or-an-upright-piano So there you have it – whichever piano you go for, which is always a compromise between your pocket and available space, the basics of learning to play it are exactly the same. Of course, most people prefer the sonorous sound of a large acoustic piano, but modern electrical keyboard comes with many effects that are just impossible to duplicate on a piano made of wood. If you plan to play with a group, or travel to play, then obviously a smaller set of electric keyboards is exactly what you would need. First things first – you need to learn how to play in the shortest possible time, and that’s where we come in! Piano is much easier to learn than blues guitar. Guitar Lessons Youtube Video Read More »

Am I Too Old To Learn Piano? Posted on February 19, 2018 | By rachel Are You Too Old To Learn Piano? Many people tend to develop interests in playing the piano at their late stages. Learning piano as an adult does not mean that you are incapable of knowing how to play the instrument. If you concentrate on your ego, then it proves not to be successful. Most pianists have developed their talents from the age of 25, and they advanced to higher levels by the time they reached their 40s or 50s. All you need to do is to find an expert who can teach you various ways of handling the piano. There are other ways in which adults can learn a piano without pressure from other age groups on their ability to play the instrument. Most firms have come up with DVDs that have tutorials and a step by step procedure of playing the piano. If you want to know much about this music instrument, then the DVDs will be a better choice in improving your skills. Other methods you can use is learning by ear or reading books to get an overview of the different notes in a piano. Before seeking the help of a tutor, you can always begin at home with the basics and learn few elements about the placing your hands on the keys with some pure music. Learning a piano by yourself is known to boost the level of confidence in an individual. You tend to find out more by making mistakes and figuring out ways of correcting them. You will find it easier to begin at this level rather than going to the tutor starting from scratch. Sometimes you can always be demotivated by the number of times you have to learn a single core in the presence of other students seeking to learn the piano. The fact that you have advanced in age does not mean your concentration and commitment is reduced. Furthermore, you tend to be keen on essential elements explained to you by the tutor on the basics of this instrument. Your passion is a driving factor towards learning a piano at your old age. You will find it exciting, and most of the time people would wonder how fast you learn when compared to the younger group. The fact that you come up with the idea that you want to learn the piano, it is a clear indication of a developed interest towards perfection. All you would want to do is to familiarize with the keys and begin by simple pieces while progressing with time. Loading Videos... No one is always too old to learn piano, and it will always depend on your stability in maintaining the urge to learn despite your age. Most professionals believe that the best age to learn piano is from eight years old. They even recommend a younger age than that since they think it will help them build their journey to playing decent piano as they move on with life. It is always true in most cases, and some have managed to upgrade their skills over time. However, learning from a later age can be challenging especially when you keep a mindset that you cannot do something. It will always paralyze your interests and most of the time you will feel ashamed when you cannot pull off a simple piece on the piano. Concentration and several practices are some essential requirements for any beginner irrespective of the age. What Is The Best Age To Learn Piano? You might be wondering which age group is considered to be too old to handle a piano. It is important to know that people are different in their characters and some would not mind what other people say but what they believe is possible. So is 40 too old to learn piano? According to the statistics of individuals who have managed to play the piano in this age bracket, 40 years is never too old. You can always start by introducing yourself to the basics of a piano. Learn the functions of different keys, try playing the piano alone and check your progress with time. You can use the DVDs or other book tutorials that will guide you in your initial stages of playing the piano. Most people at the age of 40 have been successful, and broad audiences have significantly appreciated their efforts. They continue to be passionate about what they do and will always take pride in their works. If you belong in this age bracket, then you are still capable of playing piano in the most decent way. All you need to do is be committed to the time scheduled for your daily or weekly practices. You can always learn on a single piece until you master the flow before moving to another section. Repetition is necessary to familiarize yourself with everything relating to a particular piece or coordination of different keys. My Friend Asked Me – Is 40 Too Old To Learn Piano! The experts in this field range the age bracket from the age of 8 to 77 years which might be practical in some situations. If you develop interests in playing the piano from the age of 40 onwards, all you have to do is to be motivated in what you feel like doing. Never be discouraged by other people as it is never too old to learn a piano. People in their late ages, basically in the 70s are said to have a low interest in learning new things. Few who learn how to play the piano from this age are always considered special and impress most audiences. However, most of the people in this age bracket always begin at an earlier point in time. They usually make it their interest of continuing their music career to later stages in their life. They are often knowledgeable of the sticky notes and are always experts in playing the piano. The age of 20s, 30s or 40s is still a good level to start learning piano, and thus you need to look for more efficient ways of learning how to handle the piano. You can always learn at your pace with regular practices. Everyone has the potential to go beyond their limits and achieve what is considered impossible. Believing in what you intend to do is essential in determining your outcome and how your efforts will be contributed towards attaining your goals. Here are some of the reasons why you can never be too old to learn a piano. Can You Be Too Old To Learn Piano In This Day and Age? Most of the parents would always take their children to play piano at a younger age just because they think it is good for them. Few of these kids always manage to reach a higher level of playing the piano due to their passion as they are not forced to do what they want. Some will always wonder when is too old to learn piano. The answer remains unclear since most people at their late ages can always learn how to play the piano. They practice daily and would always be keen to incorporate any detail they might be missing. At this age, you tend to develop the interest of wanting to learn piano, and that becomes your driving force. I’m 35 – When Is Too Old To Learn Piano? When you learn a new piece, it motivates you to learn further and discover other new styles of playing the piano. It tends to add more value to your world, and you will always feel great about your achievement. Learning something new at an old age is fascinating, and you will always hold on to your success. In your perspective, you will be ready to add more efforts to know much about the different styles of playing this type of music instrument. It shows your progress and your commitment to learning something new despite your age. You can always fit in the competition regardless of age. Your concentration and dedication to understanding the basics of the piano are essential in determining how far you are willing to go. You tend to act as a pacesetter for other people in your age bracket who develop the same attitude towards playing the piano. It is also impressive to see a person at their old ages playing piano correctly and show a great passion in what they are doing. The fact that you start your training at a later stage is inspirational and will reduce the fear of being mocked by younger pianists. Apart from the great impression you give your audience, you tend to gain a higher reputation. It boosts your willingness to learn more decent pieces that need more practice and are challenging to most students learning piano. The reason why your audience will find it surprising is because you are unique among your age group. They will be interested in listening to how you coordinate different keys of the piano to come up with an excellent piece. At What Age Is Too Old To Learn Piano Well? Learning piano at an old age will help you determine new techniques you were never exposed to in your earlier life. The motivation you derive from discovering new music that you never knew is a great experience. You learn different pieces starting from the beginner level. As you become conversant with the notes on the piano, your mind is directed towards advancing to higher levels. You begin learning the intermediate pieces before advancing to the expert level. It gives a new experience, and you unravel a new world that was never disclosed in your past. The joy of accomplishment cannot be compared to the aged and a kid who is being forced to learn the piano. When Are You Too Old To Learn Piano – Is There An Age Limit? Developing interests in learning piano opens you to new experiences which widen your thinking. You actively involve your brain in deviating from the usual way of living by learning something different from the past. It also relaxes your mind from a stressful environment especially when you have learned different pieces. It shifts your mind from the dull conditions into something that uplifts your spirits. As you play the piano, it sounds beautiful more so if you are playing alone. You will be performing a piece that is pleasing to the ear. Apart from impressing other audiences, you will also be listening to your tunes which show your passion for playing the piano. Learning how to play the piano is usually exciting for people who develop interests at their old ages. You can always begin with the basics first before looking at hiring an expert. You can easily learn to play piano by yourself using different approaches of acquiring information about the instrument. You can read music books, check the online piano lessons or even learn by ear. Learning by ear is one of the efficient ways you can learn playing the piano. After understanding the basics, you can then hire a tutor who will schedule the lessons and guide you as you progress through the learning process. You are never too old to learn to play the piano, and the best way is to be committed and accept every little progress you make. You can also acquire new tricks at your old age. It tends to relax your mind, and you will always be free from a stressful environment. At your spare time, you can always play the pieces you have learned at the same time acting as entertainment during leisure. You are never too old to learn to play the piano, and the best way is to be committed and accept every little progress you make. You can also acquire new tricks at your old age. It tends to relax your mind, and you will always be free from a stressful environment. At your spare time, you can always play the pieces you have learned at the same time acting as entertainment during leisure. Once you set your mind to start learning a piano at a later stage, always maintain the focus and never lose hope in what you intend to achieve. Other people will always be motivated by the expertise you have in playing the piano at your age. You will also be proud of what your achievements since it gives you a new experience of learning something you have never tried before. Always remember that you are never too old to learn a piano as long as you maintain the level of concentration and dedication to your daily practices. PIANO FOR BODY, MIND AND SOUL There has always been a recognized trinity between the mind, the body, and the therapeutic qualities of music. And the piano, specifically, has been a long-recognized source of remedy for those seeking escape and creative expression. But recent years have also offered a wealth of scientific studies that demonstrate our instincts have always been correct: playing the piano offers proven benefits—from physical and intellectual to social and emotional—to people of all ages. LET’S GET PHYSICAL The physical benefits of piano playing are even more far reaching. Mitchell Gaynor M.D., in his book Sounds of Healing, demonstrates that music has therapeutic physical effects including reduced anxiety, heart and respiratory rates; reduced cardiac complications; lowered blood pressure; and increased immune responses. KEYS TO BETTER THINKING In a study conducted by E. Glenn Schellenberg of the University of Toronto at Mississauga in 2011, researchers split 132 first-graders into four separate groups for after-school activities. One group was given singing lessons, one was given drama lessons, another piano lessons, and the last was offered no after-school instruction. All of the students’ IQ’s were evaluated at the end of the year. Those who participated in the piano lessons saw an IQ increase of 7 points, while the other groups saw an increase of 4.25 at most. The researchers concluded that the fact that piano education requires one to be focused for long periods of times contributes to the greater IQ gains in the piano-playing group. STRIKING A CONTENTED CHORD Barry Bittman, MD, of the Body-Mind Wellness Center in Meadville, Pennsylvania, created a study to gauge stress levels among 32 volunteers. The volunteers were put through a stress-inducing activity—attempting to assemble a difficult puzzle while incentivized by a monetary prize—and then were told to “relax” afterward using a variety of different methods, including reading magazines and playing keyboards. The volunteers also gave blood during the study, and the blood was tested for the activity of 45 stress-related genes. In the group that played keyboard to relax, the results showed a significantly higher reversal in the markers for stress-related genes than in the other groups. “With ongoing research,” Bittman concludes, “recreational music-making could potentially serve as a rational stress-reduction activity, along with other lifestyle strategies that include healthy nutrition and exercise.” Add to this data the other benefits that come from piano playing—increases in work ethic, diligence, creativity, self-reliance and perseverance—and the result is a veritable symphony of good news for your body and your soul. Ready to tickle the ivories? Article Source: http://www.steinway.com/news/articles/piano-for-body-mind-and-soul/ Read More »