do you think I'm too old to learn music instruments ?

Question

I'm 24 years old..
I wish to learn piano & violin..

Answer 1

You're the perfect age to learn.. When you're little it may be easier, but at your age, what counts is desire.. If you focus your energies, and have a good teacher that gets you enthused, you can learn wonderfully now.. So get to it.. you'll love every second of it.. But most of all find a teacher you enjoy being with... If it's a drudgery, or unappy, you won't continue.. Joy is the answer.. Music is joyous, and you have a lot of music to make ! OK?

Answer 2

Piano and Violin. Very nice choice. that's actually my specialty. :) You are never too old to learn to play an instrument. It may be a little harder than if you were younger and here's the reasoning behind that: When you're little, your brain is still developing and is like a sponge to anything and everything. As you get older, your brain kind of slows down and doesn't soak in information nearly as well. If I had started playing violin when I was 5, I would have loved it, but it isn't necessary. I had a good friend when I was in High School whose mother started learning the cello when she was in probably her late 40's. My orchestra teacher at the time was also learning the cello, and she's been teaching for a good 25+ years. You're NEVER too old to learn something new!!

Answer 3

Sounds too young for lessons unless the child has music in the family already. I played the piano from about 7 yrs old though there was one in the house already. No-one could play it in the family but it still got played. I tinkered with it for a bit and then after a few years the parents started me on lessons when I was 7. I guess this way it wasn't a complete shock. We learn in different ways but music is fun. Don't believe the story that children will learn bad habits etc. I dont believe this myself. Making music fun should be a parents first course of action and particapating can be the key to this. I'm not a parent but have been taught and taught others and know this is the case. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Not at all!! As long as you have the desire (and time and resources) to learn, then go for it!!! I'm a piano teacher, and I have students that are close to 50!! A word of advice- music is a slow learning process- don't be discouraged if you don't turn into Beethoven in a year!! As long as you're making progress (and there will be times when you'll hit a wall and it'll seem like you're not getting anywhere- keep bulldozing through it- everyone goes through that) and enjoying what you're doing- no problems!! Check your local music academies for instructors- also check your local colleges/universities- some professors offer private lessons to non-students, or you may be able to take from a graduate student. Jump in- and have fun! Good luck!!

Answer 5

NEVER too old to learn a musical instrument! I think you should go for it. You could rent a piano or violin until you know its something you wish to purchase. Check with your local junior college, university or music store to inquire about taking lessons. There are people who teach privately, also. Some music lessons are given in groups. Check out all the possibilities, but you are never too old to learn something new.

Answer 6

I learnt the viola as an adult, having trained to professional standard on the oboe when I was younger. Tradition says that it's impossible to get to a good standard on string instruments if you start as an adult, but I was really shocked by the low standards expected of adults and how people lived down to them! There's plenty out there to support you - things like orchestras and string quartets for adult beginners.

The most off=putting thing for an adult learning strings is the ghastly sound you will make when you start, and the fact that adults feel self-conscious about this. Just make the best sound you can, at all times. Sometimes the best sound WILL be horrid.

Piano is much easier from this pov - you just need patience and practice.

As well as giving you a new skill, learning music will stimulate your brain (neural channels) and improve your overall intelligence!

Answer 7

I don't play any instruments, but I sing, and I think that you are never too old...I didn't start singing until I was 13 and never got any real training until I was 15...yet as a student in college I was told I was the best student my voice teacher had ever had...she'd taught for over 20 years. Age doesn't matter. You might even be better off having waited, since you are older and perhaps better able to understand what is being asked of you.

Answer 8

i like the first answer but let me tell you how i feel... i am in my late 20s -gosh! it sounds old- and i did really want to learn to play an instrument since i was 19 and i always thought you had to be 5-6 to start. i did not happen then and now i don't have time and it might be costly too considering the time that it is gonna let me learn. i don't want to put you down but if you have time, go for it and try at least! if it doesn't work then you can say i tried at least.
good luck

Answer 9

Your never too ald to learn an instument! Just get a private teacher to take private lessons. It'll take tons of work but it's worth it. I,m in 10 th grade and I've been playing the violin since 6th grade and the oboe since 8th grade. Breake a leg! (as they say in music and drama.

Answer 10

no frigging way. the hard part is finding the time whenever we get to this age. i'm 24 too, just quit touring the country with a punk rock band, and now working 45 hours a week and taking 17 credits in school. i have zero free time. i assume you're probably the same way. that's why it's so tough to learn them when you're older.