Is 32 too old to learn to play piano?

Question

I have always wanted to learn to play the piano but have , until now, been unable to afford the lessons. I can't even read music though. Do you think it is even worth the effort. I am also interested in the violin. Does anyone know how difficult learning it would be?

Answer 1

Hi, I am a musician and can play the piano and the violin as well. I think it is wonderful you want to learn to play an instrument! It is never too late! It is worth the effort, you will be very pleased with yourself, it will be lots of fun, I´m sure! I am 32 too and would at once give you lessons but I´m from Germany, perhaps it is a bit far away... I can recommend the piano more than the violin because it is a bit simpler for beginners. You can play it all for you alone (you can play several voices at once) and with the violin you will need partners because you mostly play only one voice. It´s no matter you can´t read music lines, you will learn it easily! If you have any questions, you are welcome to send me a mail!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It's always easier to learn how to play an instrument when you are a child (before 12), but you can learn at any age, really. You have to be motivated because learning music requires hard work. If you enjoy it and really want, it is SURELY 200% worth the effort.
If you can't read music, there are tons of websites out there to learn a bit of music theory. Besides, I would advise you to take classes either in a music school or with a teacher, at least two or three hours, just to start off.
You can learn the piano and the violin, but pick one to start off, so you can get used to read music. Learning the other will then be easier. Starting with the piano seems easier.
Also, remember than the violin may be harder because playing it changes the curve of the hand, and you're already grown-up so it won't happen.

Answer 4

I started playing the piano at the age of 8, and although I don't play that often any more it's still something I enjoy. You're never 'too old' to learn an instrument and it's a great hobby. Piano is a nicer instrument to learn on your own rather than a solo instrument like violin, etc. I would start with the piano and take it from there.

My suggestion is to get a good teacher that you enjoy learning from. Just trying to learn on your own will be difficult and too unstructured to be effective, from my experience.

Answer 5

Learning music is simple, and once you learn how to, you wont forget. Sometimes, it's easier to get a beginner piano book to learn all the notes and keys, and then to take lessons. It makes you feel like you have a sense of mind, and an idea of what you're doing. Sometimes I feel uncomfortable when I'm taking lessons because I feel dumb when I ask a lot of questions. But I got a beginner piano book, and it helllped me clarify some things that I didn't understand. Sometimes it's harder for a person to explain things than it is for a book. Try it, you're never too old to learn how to pplay piano

Answer 6

In agreement with many other people here, I say you're never too old to learn, as long as you're interested and willing to commit a bit of time to pursuing the interest. I was the only one in our family "born" with a musical inclination, but when I started the violin at age 5, my mother, who was 39 at the time, started the instrument with me. In fact, she was better than I was for three years! She did stop playing when she went back to work, but she's living proof that anyone, at any age, can pick up an instrument if they want to.

If/when you do take up an instrument, a good teacher will go a long way in helping you learn; it is possible to do it alone, but much more difficult. Of the two instruments, piano is generally easier to learn, but you should choose your instrument based on what you feel most drawn to and most comfortable with. It may take some time to master the basics, and you won't become a virtuoso overnight---but if you stick with it for a while, the enjoyment you garner from playing the instrument is the greatest reward of all.

Answer 7

GIVE IT A GO!!!!!

My nana's 76 & has just started learning to play the guitar.

I think the best thing for you to start off on would be the piano because It will help you to use two hands at the same time plus, you can clearly see where the notes are on a piano unlike the violin. You can always learn that when you have more experience. You can get lots of books for children which explain everything in a simple & easy to understand way. There is also the option of the Internet to learn how to read music.

http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2004/7/8/article_01.htm

Answer 8

I started piano at 45 years of age and have been studying for 4 years taking lessons weekly. It is never to late to learn something like this, however, bear in mind this can be a fairly serious undertaking. Make sure that the goals that you set for yourself are realistic. Piano takes a LOT of practice, you will need to practice pretty much every day. It helps if you find a good teacher and establish with her what your goals are.
I am sure you will find that you'll wish you had started earlier - things just seem easier to learn and retain when you are a kid.

Answer 9

You're never too old to learn anything , reading music is not that difficult if you buy a simple tutor and work up from there.
It all depends on how much time you can put in , an old friend of mine fancied playing bass guitar she put hours and hours of practise in and 3 months later was playing and reading music in a local big band . Go for it ! Sorry I can't say how difficult the violin is but I should think its not very easy . Good Luck.

Answer 10

No, you are not too old to learn how to play piano. I started learning how to play piano when I was 13 years old, and have played for 8 years so far.