Is it possible for a tone deaf 60 year old to learn to read and play basic popular music on a piano keyboard, if so, from a book or is it better with live lessons
2007-07-14 07:49:36 · 7 answers · asked by Terry 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
It is certainly possible, and even healthy for a person of any age to take up piano. The physiological reasons alone are a huge incentive to pursue the performing arts throughout life. People who play an instrument are one third as likely to succumb to Alzheimer's and even if there is a genetic predisposition to the condition, they are less likely to decline rapidly, due to the increased synaptic connection (yes, even at your stage of life, especially if you eat lots of tasty blueberries - they have just discovered that these dark blue fruits actually contain an ingredient that is the only known substance to cause the brain to create new synapses, to increase the potential for short term memory) and increased blood flow to the brain.
Bastian, Shaum, Alfred and many others all have adult piano methods. Most Community Colleges are offering Adult class piano labs, and private teachers are delighted to have mature, well mannered students in their studies for a change. Sing while you are at it. That helps even more, and I don't care what your voice sounds like. Hope this helps. If you need any encouragement or have more questions, be sure to give me a shout!
2007-07-14 08:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by MUDD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find a reputable teacher in your area - there is no substitute for feedback from a living and breathing piano teacher. The books give you enough information to be dangerous:) Find a teacher and learn to play correctly...it will save you a lot of frustration and re-learning in the long run.
As for being 60 years old...what better time in life could there be to try something new? When I was a kid taking piano lessons, my mom was a great example by taking the lesson slot right after mine. She enjoyed it, and helped inspire me to make music my life and livlihood. She is in her 70's now, and she still enjoys playing. Best of luck!!
-a piano teacher
2007-07-14 13:15:15 · answer #2 · answered by Smirks :0} 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's certainly possible. Musical notation is much simpler than trying to learn a new language. I think I'd try books first, because you would probably have to go over and over the exercises to make them stick. Enjoy!
2007-07-14 07:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by mommanuke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-27 19:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by Mary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the most important thing is to practice every day buy a dvd or light up keys at some point try lessons
2007-07-14 07:55:42 · answer #5 · answered by frankmly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! Why not? And it doesn't matter that you may have hearing problems. I would definetely try and get a teacher though. xx
2007-07-14 08:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by Laura F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not? learning things depend upon the peerson loving it or not.
2007-07-14 07:53:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋