EaglesOfOneNest Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Hi everyone, apologies if this is not the right forum to post this question in., but.... how difficult is it to learn to play an instrument as an adult? I played the saxophone as a kid... started about age 8 and played all the way through high school when I was kicked out of the music program because I absolutely could not handle playing the sax and keeping up with the marching band routines - inability to walk and chew gum at the same time! The school had a rule that you could only play an instrument if you also played in the marching band (stringed instruments excepted). Now that I am semi-retired, I have the time to learn an instrument again. I probably could remember how to read music with a little memory jog. Any suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I play guitar and I'm currently teaching two adults (one 32, one 48) how to play. With a Mel Bay guitar chord book and YouTube, I think you can pick the basics up easy enough. At least enough to learn Pink Flyod's "Mother" and LZ's "Tangerine" to start. Just those two will impress your friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesOfOneNest Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Thanks! Encouraging to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Never too late and old dogs can learn new tricks. Whatever you take up get a teacher if you can afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woz70 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 How much do you want to learn how to play? The hungrier you are to learn, the quicker you will learn! It all comes down to how much time and effort you put into it. Anyone, at any age, can learn to play. And the great thing is it's good for you. Learning an instrument has great positive cognitive benefits, helps hand-eye coordination and can be very relaxing too. Plus the sense of achievement you get when you are finally able to play something that felt impossible to start with is immense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesOfOneNest Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 52 minutes ago, woz70 said: How much do you want to learn how to play? The hungrier you are to learn, the quicker you will learn! It all comes down to how much time and effort you put into it. Anyone, at any age, can learn to play. And the great thing is it's good for you. Learning an instrument has great positive cognitive benefits, helps hand-eye coordination and can be very relaxing too. Plus the sense of achievement you get when you are finally able to play something that felt impossible to start with is immense. Yeah, figured it would either be an instrument or knitting as I get older to keep the brain sharp and I'd much prefer the end result to be music rather than a scarf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 ...well you could always knit a copy of Jimmy's pullover from the Royal Albert Hall show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EaglesOfOneNest Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Stryder1978 said: ...well you could always knit a copy of Jimmy's pullover from the Royal Albert Hall show! BWHAHAHA!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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