Q. I'm nineteen years old. I've always wanted to learn how to play an instrument. I've enrolled myself in both piano and guitar lessons for adult beginners. Can I really learn how to be a good guitarist and pianist if I'm no longer a kid? What do I have to do? How long will it take? I want to be able to one day play by ear, like some musicians but I don't know if I'm dreaming too big.
A. Hi! I can't speak for guitar, but there is no question about it - you can learn piano (and quickly) at pretty much any age. This has been proven time and time again. I also read a college professor's study (but back from 1993) that concluded that it is easier to learn piano than guitar, but I personally think it depends on the individual and if they have a personal preference to one or the other. The key to it all is to make sure you continue to learn and follow through to the end, even if you temporarily get frustrated when starting out. Many courses also try to make learning piano fun by early on showing the student how they can use simple chords to play popular songs that they know, which I must admit is a good feeling to play something, even just simple chords, that sound like a popular song. So push forward with what you are already doing. Oh, as far as how long it may take? Again, everyone is different, and it depends on the teaching methods being applied and what your ultimate goals are. I would say, and this is a big guess, that if you apply yourself hard that you should be happily playing the piano after a solid year to the level you are seeking. You can actually keep training/learning forever, but dedicating yourself to it over the course of a year is your first step. Reevaluate then. Sure, you will be playing songs within weeks, and harder ones within months, but give it some time before you really judge yourself on how things are coming along to meet your ultimate goals. Best of luck, and have fun with it.
Richard
How long does it take to learn piano grade 1?
Q. I started piano four days ago, im learning by myself through internet, im learning music theory and started sheet reading practice, and i have mastered Hanon exercises 1 y 2 doing 3 hours a day.
A. Hi,
To be honest, itâs hard to get a specific time frame. Iâve had lots of students over the years and each one learns at different speeds. You need to consider these factors:
Skill Level â You need to know your skill level so you can start or continue at the proper level.
Personal Musical Aptitude â A music teacher can help you determine your skill level and aptitude.
Your Age â Learning to play the piano is easier and faster for a 12 year old than for a 35 year old. Patience and persistence can overcome many obstacles, but be realistic about your expectations.
Time Available â You need to plan a regular schedule for practice time. 20 or 30 minutes of practice five times a week is better than a single 3 hour session on Saturdays.
Realistic Goals â The amount of time you practice and a consistent schedule will determine your improvement more than anything else.
One of the drawbacks of learning on your own, without good guidance is that you tend to develop bad habits without even knowing it. The more you practice this way, the harder it will be to correct those bad habits.
If you canât afford a private teacher, then you MUST get a good course, that itâs well organized and with a step-by-step program in order to avoid developing bad habits.
A few months ago, I was reading in a keyboard magazine about a piano method with great reviews. It's a complete piano method that covers different types of music and itâs for beginners and advanced students. The price is less than the cost of one month of private lessons.
In case you're interested, thereâs some more information in the link below and also a link to a site with lots of information for beginners. Even a free e-mail course and a chord chart.
How can I learn to play piano fast?
Q. What is the best way for a beginner to learn piano? Lessons or do you think its a good idea to learn from youtube?
A. Okay then.
(The people's key?)
Anyway, you may want to first get yourself some books on piano chord basics, or a chart to understand the positioning (chord finger pattern) and octave ranges that can be played. A DVD with basic methods of instruction, or even a performer example at the keyboard will certainly help as an instructional aid.
If you then have a good keyboard with at least a 61-key layout, then you are in good shape to learn and it will provide the 5-octave range, to cover most all music and vocal styles ever played or written, short of concert piano.
Otherwise, anything smaller may do for now, hope it is not less than a 49-key to at least cover the singing voice.
Look for the piano guide system put out by a Scott Houston, 'the Piano Guy', as this particular instructor makes learning a piano less heady or involved and a more relaxed method for anyone wanting to learn piano at any age, or ability.
And as of any instrument of choice, it will usually take a year's time of learning to get to a point of becoming a serious player. A few months, if you are still interested and have the desire to continue at all.
Then, time will become irrelevant once you 'get into' and it becomes a good experience and you are bitten by the bug, and start to just enjoy playing a keyboard of any degree and at any level of accomplishment.
But actual lessons are certainly important and wise to try out if you have the opportunity. But, anyone can prepare with what has been outlined above.
Get to a music store, or GC, and take someone with you who is already into piano to make it all an adventure. And discover what all is on the market of which to choose from to get you started properly.
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