I am 15 years old
I started classes at age 10 and had a really bad teacher
Stopped 2 years later
And now I want to go back?
The only problems are 1 - my teacher didn't teach me anything. She taught me music using the solfege method, I can't read music alphabetically AT ALL.
2 - I would like to be a really good pianist, not just "good enough" or "for fun" but extremely good.
It sounds impossible and is really depressing me. I feel like a failure. >_<
Thanks for your answers.
2007-10-24 11:48:01 · 16 answers · asked by . 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Other - Music
yes you can still learn. Find a teacher that is willing to work with you and start at the beginning with you. Enjoy yourself and you will do fine.
2007-10-24 11:50:49 · answer #1 · answered by jbenishmlt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, of course not. I started learning the piano at 14 and a half and I am still having lessons. Within a year, I had reached grade 1. I also have a friend who started well after her 15th birthday and less than a year later, she had done her grade 3. Obviously grades are not the best method to measure how good you are and in the end, all that matters is that you have fun! Having a nice teacher also helps.
2016-04-10 03:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 36, took piano for 10 years when I was younger, couldn't tell you what note is what right now, but just got a piano and am going to re-teach myself. It's NEVER too late!
2007-10-24 11:51:20 · answer #3 · answered by jcsmom1998 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late. I know 2 people who never touched a piano until they were in their 20's and they found great instructors and now they're fantastic players.
Search around the internet, newspaper, or even a music store to find a beginner's instructor if you're not confident in your current ability.
Good luck, you can do it! =]
2007-10-24 11:53:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT LATE!
just don't give up.
even if you have to learn it on your own.
and practice, practice and practice.
it's good that you know the solfege method.
learn the alphabetical way as well.
it will only broaden your knowledge.
be patient when you start to learn the alphabetical way. ;)
sounds like you like piano alot. you will be able to do it.
2007-10-24 11:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by Maré P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course its not too late. if you put your heart in it and make a point to practice and practice, you will get better.
I tried to teach myself piano growing up because I had such a love for it, and for christmas when Iwas 15, my parents surprised me with piano lessons and I learned alot and got much better. I did it, so I know you can too
2007-10-24 11:52:11 · answer #6 · answered by steph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never too late, I started playing guitar at 15, and i'm 17 and now of moderate skill, and I have a musical desert of a background
2007-10-24 11:53:34 · answer #7 · answered by Mat S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's never too late to go back to playing
um...playing piano doesnt require reading music alphabetically
to be really good, you have to practice like crazy
nothing's ever impossible
just focus & try
2007-10-24 11:53:25 · answer #8 · answered by yellow_squash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are never to old to learn. Piano is one of those things that the more you practice, the better you get. Have fun
2007-10-24 11:51:11 · answer #9 · answered by Heather 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
It's only too late when you " Give Up ".
And you're too young and smart to do that.
The Keys are in your Hands. Go For It....
2007-10-24 11:53:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋