How Adults Can Learn Piano Quickly - 7 tips
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- This video is for all adult piano beginners out there. I talk about 7 tips to help you learn piano efficiently and stay motivated. Learning piano is only for kids, right? Wrong! Learning piano in adulthood is an enriching and rewarding experience. Watch to hear some tips that will help you out.
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0:00 Intro
0:26 Don't rush
1:43 Learn the basics- read notes, chords, etc.
2:13 Stick to a daily practice routine
3:36 Work on songs you love
4:33 Take it one step at a time
4:57 Be willing to make mistakes
5:50 Start now
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Attention adults! Which of these 7 tips do you find the most difficult to do?
Thank you so much Mr. Lee 😊 I am an adult learner, I love all your tips. I have been doing all of what you have mentioned, I think I have past that difficult stage of hand co ordination, it's always been so much fun to learn, now concentrating on gradually increasing the speed and accuracy 😊
Working on songs that I love. I'm afraid I'm not disciplining myself well enough
Doing mistakes. It happens to me so rarely that I have to force myself doing some in order to not sound like bragging when I play the piano XD
Actually it's more the be patient and don't rush that is hard. Learning piano is a long term goal for me but it can be frustrating sometimes.
Thank you for your timely tips. I struggle with willingness to make mistakes. All too often, I'll rush to correct a mistake rather than taking the time to figure out what I did wrong, hoping that it will go magically well the next time through. This results in hesitancy to play when others are present. Must slow down and be more deliberate and mindful.
That the teacher not cry because of my mistake. Insted work with me. Because it is really embarrasing and humbling to play for a teacher.
Im an adult beginner, just sending support to whoever feels lost on this journey & question if we’ll ever make it. Youre not alone, we got this ✨
Yeah ❤
the only things worth doing in life are the hardest ones. LFG!
47 years old here, just began to learn June 2021, still working on step 2 to match notes with keys fast.
Practicing 1hr a day, old enough to not give a damn about starting from 0. 😺
@@LoneTiger 🖐🏼. 47 myself and only started in June as well. Good luck
We can do this
I started about 8 years ago but unfortunately I suffered a stroke about 5 years ago and forgot absolutely everything I learnt and had to start again! It's been a long road with tiny steps but am definitely getting there😊
I am a fan of your courage and spirit Paul, so happy you picked it up after the stroke. I'm with you all the way!! 😀
Thanks for the inspiration.
Wooww you're really amazing and inspirational 😍❤️
Dude god bless you. If this ever happened to me I’d be devastated.
I like your spirit and positive vibe 👍😊☺️☺️
I started playing when I was 74, now 78. I have an excellent teacher but great to watch your videos to remind me of things and motivate me between lessons. Thank you for this gift of your music freely given😀
I’m also of an age but have visual issues. Any hints?
Also 78, learning (on and off) for 10 years. Still dreadful, but better than I was.
I bought a digital piano just last week and was concerned that my age (59) was against me. I'm inspired to learn that there are successful latecomers such as yourself.
I started 6 months ago aged 85 and am enjoying the experience immensely. Your channel is so helpful thank you.
I've been playing jazz guitar for decades (I'm 71), but just started piano a few months ago and I'm having a ball. I know lots of theory, but all the piano voicings provide lots of fodder for guitar and vice-versa. Being able to play and improvise simple tunes on piano is easier than you might think. Being a virtuoso is a different universe, but not my goal.
I started learning at 38. Never learned it before and always wanted to do it. Now I love it
I'm 39 and just bought a keyboard. How's your learning going? You a concert pianist yet?
For anyone interested, the song name at 1:10 is Comptine D'un Autre Été by Yann Tiersen
I came into the comments to learn this from the learned.
thanks :)
Don’t rush is the hardest one. It’s defeating to dedicate a lot of time and not feel like you’re not improving. Especially at the beginning as it’s hard to get down the basics.
I feel you Brandon. You'll get there soon!
Absolutely. .. =D
I am 45 , took to learning Piano 7 months back and thoroughly enjoying the learning process... Its is so invigorating. Good luck to all fellow learners , the real joy is in the road we travel !
I love your wisdom and thoughts. That's the benefit of aging as I am 50 and I find myself saying that to many of my students and my seven-year-old son! :-)
Hi I’m 42 I’m thinking to learn piano I really love piano.
How has your learning been after 2 years?
@@kylec7381 absolutely wonderful. I am slow learner but I am enjoying the learning process. I can decently play well now. I enjoy learning new classical pieces ... And quiet happy with how it is going :)
It's painful for me as an adult beginner to see how slow the progress is and knowing that this is going to be very long-term thing to succeed in. But I just take things one day at a time and try to enjoy the piano as much as possible.
Don't be disheartened! Althought I played a bit by hear when I was young, it was another 30 years before I began having proper lessons. I found it self feeding. As I improved I enjoyed playing more, the more I enjoyed it, the more I wanted to play, and the more I improved. What Jazer is saying about finding pieces that you enjoy is true, because it will motivate you. There is a Google group called "Sheet Muzic For All", and people share pieces of music. You can request and find an easier version of a piece that you like. Good luck!
Thank you John, nice and wise words. Rob- playing something you love that is your suitable at your level is so important. you will be able to find relatively quick success with these pieces (learn in 2 weeks max) and then you will improve and move on to greater things. The tip is to be patient, take it one step at a time, and give yourself lots of success opportunity along the way to stay motivated. If you're working on something that takes about 1.5- 2 months or more just to learn the notes, that's too big a project to handle, it ain't worth it for now.
@@jnreilly Can you send Link to that Google Group? I can't seem to find it. Thanks!
@@mediaguy563 Try this! groups.google.com/g/Sheet_Muzic_For_All
I got so frustrated when I prepared and recorded my first recital in April and May. I tried between 60-80 times (in 2 days) recording Prelude I and then I realized that it is about "mileage" in practice and basic techniques. I started taking Vocal lessons since March, every other week, and had a Singing Fest in early June. I was surprised that the outcome of the Sining Fest and my piano recital was quite different. I "replayed" and found out that I love singing and I sing throughout my day no matter what I do. It gives me the "mileage." No shortcut definitely! Quality time with your piano during practice is the obvious secret!
Tip 7 ... starting. It took me 46 years to start ... 😁
Never too late Dave, you are a rock star in my book 😀
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Took me 68. Lol
Took me 50y to start and it's very hard but so pleasant whenever you just can play 10 notes of something you like and even if it is a very old part of a song or movie music you heard many years ago.
Tip 7 do not think "I'll learn once retired", start before so you'll enjoy playing once retired 😁
I was exposed to piano as a kid but had a real problem sticking with it and feeling patient enough for it. I'm 34 and got a piano 2 months ago and wow is it going well. You are absolutely never too old to start. For me, what clicked, was reminding myself of all those engineering and other skills that took YEARS to be good at. All those skills I was convinced I was too stupid to learn. If I can do all that, then maybe if I just stick with the piano longer I will get better at these things. And I was right.
My brain loves/loved to tell me, "maybe you're just physiologically different and this left hand + right hand thing won't ever work for you?" But I persevere (and used the RH/LH videos you posted) and BAM, I'm seeing the improvement, 1% at a time, every day.
For me, it's sometimes hard to believe that I'll ever master it but I practise a little several times a day and I am making progress even if it's slow. I'm 78 and find your advice both useful and encouraging. Thank you!
I'm 72 and in my second year of piano lessons. Two of your tips really hit home: Don't rush (for me that means accepting that I won't be able to play even a simple song anytime soon) and Be willing to make mistakes (for me that means I must get used to making mistakes and not let it discourage me). Your insights are right on target. Thanks for posting.
Your 1 percent improvement a day thing is extremely life changing! Whenever I make a 4 hour drive home for the weekend, I now always bring my keyboard!
I love this! Never forget your keyboard!
i think 1 per cent a day is very much on the high side for me. I'm two steps forward one step back, generally. It's remarkable how much it can vary.
You're high. One NEVER improves linearly by 1% per day. You're better by some % on day 1, then maybe the same on day 2. By day 3 you may be better or you may be worse. It's not linear and never will be. This is horrible advice. Of course, you want to be better over the long haul, and after years you will be. If you are not totally discouraged remembering mnemonics as to what key and which note that is on the page corresponds to which key on the keyboard. It's drudgery and not worth it. Play by ear and try to have fun.
@@relicofgold Ok a little grade 5 English lesson. Sometimes a saying or piece of advice is not 100% literal or literally correct. But the advice is still good because the action it causes you to take, or the outlook it provides is the proper direction.
So no, maybe you don't "lINeArLy iMPr0V3 as according to whatever fucking chart you have in your head, but the advice to be 1% better each day actually just means "Don't overwhelm yourself, celebrate small victories so that your brain remembers this activity as rewarding instead of defeating."
I am a 64 yr old man in Canada. I started learning piano starting at about 60 yrs, by watching videos on TH-cam. I am making progress, but slow. I have been watching your videos since I discovered your channel a few months ago - and I am addicted. You are full of energy, enthusiasm, talent and have great teaching skills. It rubs off on your students, I am sure. If you were in Canada, near Toronto, I would have signed up for your courses in a heart beat. The next best option for me is to watch your videos and learn.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Did I already say Thank you?
Thanks mate! I really appreciate it. Students and followers like you makes it all worth it. 🤓
I work for the local Steinway & Sons dealer, I have been delivering a moving pianos for over 8 years and don’t know how to play. Heard interstellar Main Theme by Hans Zimmer and instantly wanted to learn
How to play. Signed up for lessons this week with a teacher who is regularly at the store teaching. I’m very excited
Beautiful your words. I am just starting now in my 60s. Tomorrow I have my S/H piano delivered. It’s my birthday gift to me. So I start at level zero and I am so excited. Greetings from Australia 😊
Great advice! I’m 64 and started about 18 months ago. Being retired has really helped since I can almost practice when I want. My biggest problem has been patience…I’ll watch a video of someone playing a song I like and want to play it myself, with little success. Luckily, I have a great young teacher who encourages me to play songs I like while I’m learning the pieces in my instruction book. There are a few websites that have free sheet music you can print out which makes it more fun and challenging. My progress is slow, but I feel I’m getting better all the time. Maybe someday I’ll even unplug my headphones so my wife will be able to hear me play, lol.
Love your story Vic, I wish you all the best in your piano journey.
My teacher is great at teaching me a piece with "subdividing" (the word I used was "butcher" - such a turn off^_~)! Section by section makes it less anxious. Going slow at the beginning is actually preparing for going faster in later stage. - from my teacher.
@@stephwyu Thanks Stephanie, often we are our own worst enemies…my teacher tells me I’m really making good progress, whereas sometimes I feel like I’m just wasting his time. Have to get out of the “instant gratification” mentality.
I too started learning late in life at the of. 66. Am slow too but Am loving the experience. Jazer’s approach has helped me stay the course. Now that I am retired I have more time at hand. I practice almost every day. Thank you jazer.
@@leilakhammar4225 Hi Leila…I agree. It is nice being able to take our time and really enjoy the experience.
Age 76, playing for the past 7 years. Your comments are right on. Motivation is the hardest thing. It is really humbling to do something at an elementary level after being a competent adult. Hardest thing for me is practicing when someone else is around to hear me. Yeah, I know, pretty sad, but there it is. Keep your mind on the goal. A bonus reason: Piano is an excellent way to exercise both halves of your brain, and it really does help to maintain mental competence. Helps coordination, too.
Your positive attitude in your videos and cheerfulness help. Most important thing: get a teacher you respect and who respects you as a learning adult. (Not talking up or down to you) Thanks
I am 50 years old and total beginner.... The most dificult thling for me is to achive daily practice....I started lessons in October and had to stop in December due to work load. I hope I will be able to continue somewhere in April or May. I will keep trying .... I feel piano is good for my soul and I think we should all take care of our souls !!!
Love your channel, keep up the good work, chears !!!
As an adult learner myself, all the tips ring true to me, but the hardest one to maintain really is sticking to a daily practice routine! But as you said even 10 min a day really shows a result in the long run. Thanks for the vid!
Try to practice everyday Jb, I'm with you all the way! 😀😀
i came here to say this. the daily practice is my biggest challenge. i have all the resources i need (for now) but sticking to daily practice is not as easy as i thought. somethings always "comes up". what i'm doing now is just try to sit in front of the piano at around the same time every day to get used to being "there" as a custom.
All these points are bang on. I thought about playing the piano for ages and one day I just bought one, got a tutor and have loved every minute of it . I’m nearly 40 and am progressing well for grade 3 , but I would say what helps me are having a goal in terms of a piece really helps and if you combine music theory (working through books and practice exams) it really reinforces what you are learning overall. I always come away with a sense of achievement- that doesn’t have to be a compete song but maybe a few bars where everything just comes together and clicks . Go for it !!!!
I'm inspired reading your story James, thank you and I wish you the all the best in your journey. You are a rock star
@@jazerleepiano Dear Jazer, thank you for another great video , I have another, more technical question: I am actually still practicing on my keyboard I bought some years ago, I started at 33 then had a break but now for over a year I've been practicing pretty regularly and love it, I am considering buying a better 7 octaves electric piano, is it ever possible to switch from keyboard to a real piano , as the keys are smaller on the keyboard and I am afraid my muscle memory will play tricks even on the pieces I have already learned quite well, still I would love so much to have 7 octaves and keys more similar to a real piano , please advice and that for your help👍🌺🌞💝
Hi. I am 72 and started playing 3 years ago. I was a oil painter and lost the ability to paint from an accident when I was blind sided by a truck. My doctor recommended that playing would strengthen my hands. At first it was hard to follow but I have a very patient and caring teacher. I never thought that I would reach the levels that I have mastered. My teacher asked me the other day if I missed painting and I honestly answered that even if I was able to paint again I would rather play my piano!
Love your videos and how approachable your tips are. I've been playing for 8 years now (started learning piano when I was 30). Even though I play semi-professionally now on a regular basis, I was feeling like I'd plateaued and was looking for help on how to progress and get better. Your videos have been so helpful! Sometimes a fresh perspective is everything.
I'm so glad I found this channel. I played piano for about 6 years as a child, and took lessons the entire time. I stopped by my late teens and am picking it back up in my 30s. I'm going back to square one, hoping to get the fundamentals locked in again and re-learn reading sheet music, and my goal is to go above and beyond what I learned. Your tips are very helpful and I'm remembering what my teachers told me all those years ago about posture, practicing techniques etc. I'm subscribing to get more great content!!!
What an absolutely fabulous motivator you are, Jazer! I graduated from conservatory in piano when I was in my early 20's. I embarked on a career outside of music, and gradually lost most of playing skills. I am now in retirement, and yearn to play as I once did. So your videos speak to me, but in a different way. Thank you, wonderful man!! Elliott in Manhattan
Jazer these are good points you bring up. Around the age of 30 our ego has fully developed and established. When we are good at something, or successful our ego puffs up. When we fail or make mistakes we feel inferior. When ever you feel superior of inferior know that it is your ego that is speaking. If you want to develop your highest potential you have to let go of your ego.
Wise words Star Light, thank you for sharing and elaborating 😀
Very useful tips, I’m happy to see I’m doing most of them, still progressing very slowly( I started learning in my 30’s and just turned 41), thank you for your encouragement =)))))
Love from India, thanks for all videos , which are really helpful.
Thank you Venkatesh, all the best with practice
I'm also an adult learner and I gotta say your videos are really enjoyable, authentic and really fun to learn with. You are a great teacher! Thank you for your time and motivation! 🙂 👍
Love this. I plink on the keys like a 5 year old. But I’ve got humility and goals and a practice routine. And the gift of time! Thanks for the encouragement.
I started approximately a week ago and I already learned to play an easy version of Ode to Joy off the sheet and even though my brain sometimes still struggles with pushing different keys on both hands I am really happy with the progress. Before I started I was scared I was too late but my friends kept encouraging me and they were so right! It’s never too late!
I’m 43 and made a resolution in Jan this year to start the piano and 7 months later I’m in love with it. I look forward to coming home and practising and it’s such a joy - my teacher and I get on really well and I’m currently working on my grade 4 pieces after somehow by managing 1 and 2 but skipping 3 since we played some 3 for grade 2. I really appreciate this content which really helps me interleave learning my normal stuff with things I just enjoy - this channel and Julian Lambert are just fantastic and I thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤
How true ! All of your tips are so valid and apply to whatever we decide to learn as adults. The hardest to me would be to start today and make it a daily routine but treat it as a pleasure rather than a task is a big help. Thank you for the inspiration.
Learning a new classical piece has been my constant motivation for playing piano since I was 12. Absolutely agree... play what you love and the motivation to play will be easy
Thank you for this video. I just got to know that I did everything right. 😊 I‘m an adult who started my piano journey 20 month ago, I never played before and couldn’t even read notes but playing piano was a lifelong dream of mine. So I did a plan what I wanted to achieve during my first year, using songs as marker to work to. I practice every day, usually 60-90 minutes, including technique and practicing songs I love. And I enjoy playing every day!
I just love your channel - so motivating!! I'm an adult learner - I just started 2 weeks ago. Ironically, my only issue is wanting to practice too much. If I could, I would practice for 5/6 hours throughout the day, every day (work commitments permitting) stopping for breaks only. The only thing that stops me is fear of injury. So when I know my wrists have had enough I research music theory. I'm loving it!
I just taught an adult friend her first piano lesson and agree so much with this video. Bravo for starting something new, folks. Cast aside the fear of mistakes. You are doing beautifully with what you know right this minute. You will keep learning more and more and getting better and better. Take baby steps and you’ll be running. Everyone starts where beginners are now. Congratulations!
Hello, I am a new subscriber from Texas and am so thankful I found your channel. I am an adult beginner (age 50+) and appreciate your calm, friendly, and reassuring encouragement to all of us out there who always wanted to learn to play the piano. I have been binge-watching all of your other videos and they have encouraged me to want to start this long-overdue dream. I have the Adult Beginner Lesson Books from Alfred Levels 1 and 2 (Theory and Lessons), and a journal that I will start to use to record lesson times. Thank you for providing tutorials, helpful training techniques, and being there for beginners of all ages who love piano but have been hesitant to learn. I look forward to all of your online lessons. Thanks again.
Great video. I am 72 and really enjoy playing Easy play today books really kept me going being able to play at this easy level and still having songs that sound good is a godsend!
Love it Pat, keep it up!
#4 Work on songs you love. I never thought about mixing the “practice regiment” my teacher gives me with my “working on what I what to learn”. I think that’ll help my to stay motivated to keep at it. Thanks!
I have just discovered these teaching tutorials and already I have found them helpful in my practice today! Thank you so much.
I just started learning the piano a few months ago at the age of 30. I must say that you are a really great teacher and I learned so much from your videos. Just comment to say thank you a lot and what you have done is amazingggg!
Excellent tips, love all your videos, as a senior, the difficult parts are practicing slowly and accepting mistakes. Thanks Jazer.
My pleasure Rita, yes slowing down and accepting mistakes is definitely hard!
Thank you Jazer. I learned piano as a kid a very long time ago. Now I’m an old guy and being in lockdown over Covid has made me rediscover my love for the instrument after several decades. I’ve been watching many videos of online piano teachers, found your approach to be the most accessible to me and subscribed. Just ordered a digital keyboard/piano and can’t wait to start. Thanks for inspiring me and looking forward to my first lesson with you!
Hi Jazer... thanks for all your tips. I'm 41 and finally made up my mind to purchase a keyboard last week. Have been self-learning & practising since then. Greatfull for all tthe piano teachers who are willing to share. 👍👍👍👍👍
This was an awesome video. I just started messing around on a keyboard and am shocked by how fun it is. I will apply this advice!
You’re absolutely right about being scared of mistakes… Didn’t clearly realise it. Thank you 🙏
Mistakes are a part of life, embrace them and use them to improve :)
Thank you so so so much! I needed to hear all these tips! 😭💛 Thank you for what you do, such an inspiration~~ 💫
Pleasure Christine!! ❤
Just started lessons with simply piano. So exciting and fun, feels natural. Starting classes with an instructor next week. Taking as many tips as I can and do my best to stay excited about it. I will not let myself get tired of it.
I like what you said about how our minds are used to listening to complex pieces...so adjusting to what we play verses what we listen to...I think that is what gets me. thanks for these tips really help me face this journey positively
Thank you for the adult tips for learning piano. I really wish I had you as my instructor when I started way back when I was in my teens.
Pleasure Larry, never give up!
I love your lessons, thank you for giving this tips
My pleasure Don!
These were great! Nice and true words of encouragement for not so young beginners. Thank you, Jazer!
Jazer, I'm so glad I came across you. You are so helpful to me. I hope to begin playing at my Church and your tips are giving me the confidence that I can do this. Thanks so much!!
Started to learn Piano as an adult beginner during the lockdown last year. It's been one of the few things that brought me joy and kept me going through everyday drudgery. It may seem intimidating to start but like the video says, practicing systematically even just for 15 mins a day can make you go a long way. It's never too late. Just pick it up!
Congrats, very clear and precise tips with a solid psychological background👍
Much appreciated! Hope it was helpful for you Frank 😋
THANK YOU for the encouragement.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. I taught myself piano at age fifty, (now 67), and started with a Charlie Parker tune called Donnalee. One measure at a time until I could play that measure correctly before moving to the next. It was s-l-o-w going at first, but speed came with repetition. It took over a year before I could play the whole song at tempo without mistakes. Perfect practice makes perfect and repetition is the mother of skill.
Great advice. I started learning late in life nearly four years ago. I struggled at first. Nearly gave up a couple of times but I love it now. It’s good to see videos with so much encouragement. The piano’s been a hard nut to crack but it’s worth it now.
Your tips for adult learners is spot on very accurate.
Yes I agree wholeheartedly. I sent this video to many of my students and subscribers because I think it's spot on. Thank you
Your videos are very helpful. I am an older learner and using an app for lessons. I retired during the pandemic and my daughter has lent me her keyboard. What a great opportunity to start! The app is very good but lacks the feedback a teacher could give so I appreciate all the tips and advice you provide.
All great advice! I am an adult self taught starter restarter ... on and off for decades. Every time I started it lasted for a couple of months top. Started again since last March and this time it is sticking. I have to attribute my previous failures to your tip #1 - not having a realistic expectation, and my current progress to tip #3 which is to have a fixed daily schedule.Thanks to working from home due to the pandemic, I am able to pull it off. I think the only one lacking for me is music theory - chords. Will have to bite the bullet. Thanks so much for your videos! Also appreciate all the comments. Super helpful and heart warming, knowing us adult self learners are not alone!
I’m an older adult who’s trying to learn the basics (scales) after many years of bad technique (fingering) & improving my reading as a self-taught pianist. I needed this, thank you! I recently found your videos & subscribed to your channel.
I support you all the way J T, let's go!
@@jazerleepiano ....Which of your videos would you recommend to correct bad fingering techniques? I don't use my pinkie or thumb in the left hand. And the tips about learning what chords are for and their role in music AND Practice songs you 💘 I'd be grateful if you have videos to help learn more about chords. Thanks for all you do to help us.
I love this! I’m 41 and I started piano lessons this year. I self taught a bit as a teen and I took flute lessons which gave me a head start on reading music and rhythm. But I still find myself frustrated sometimes with my inability to play prettier music on the piano. But I practice faithfully and my ability is growing. I remind myself all the time that there are no deadlines and I’m fine as long as i keep moving forward.
Thanks for sharing your story. Do you take flute and piano lessons simultaneously?
No, I’m only taking piano lessons now. :)
The advice is truly great
I'm retired and took up piano practice during Covid and I thoroughly enjoy playing the songs I love. Still at a low level but found your tips really good. I have trouble with rhythm too and arthritis does'nt help but it's for pleasure only and lifts my spirits.
Very helpful tips. The lack of time, the feel of being tired or the slowly progress make me think that maybe I should give up. But you are right and I really enjoy when I can play pieces of Bach or Clementi, for instance. Jazz is harder to me 🤣
You can do it Maria!
Wow - I really needed to see this video. I'm too hard on myself Jazer. Your tips are simple yet profound. Don't rush. Do the basics. Keep practicing.
I've been 'stuffing around' on the piano for 30 years. However, reading music is new to me. I feel so 'constrained' compared to my normal playing. But that's ok. :-)
My teacher is pretty good up here in Darwin. But I'm yet to get that 'real' connection with a teacher that gets where I'm coming from.
Currently working through Grade 2 AMEB content. Struggling in many areas, but as you said, 'take a breath' - don't rush and enjoy the experience.
PLUS!!! Find a piece of music that I want to learn (that isn't AMEB) - I haven't got one at the moment, so I really should do that mate!
Thanks as always. You're a good man!
Thank you Ben, Grade 2 AMEB sounds exciting! Yes find a piece you love, you will accelerate your improvement like crazy I promise!
Appreciate your sound advice.
Excellent tips, thank you for this! I'm learning now (started in February of this year) and this is really good advice!
One must learn to walk before leaning to run. Nature’s rules, not ours.
Good tips! It helps to realize that there are a pros to learning as an adult as well. Of course a young mind can learn easier and all. But, as an adult you can really commit to it in a way that's hard for a kid to. You can ask some better questions and I think adults are better at seeing where they are weak and way better at taking and applying advice or criticism from more knowledgeable players into their practice. The "it's harder as adult beginner" notion is totally unwarranted IMO. As an adult you really are almost as capable as a young person if you stick with it!
Love your words Escotto, this inspired me- thank you.
I started to take the piano more seriously recently and it represents a big junk of my frustration daily. Your videos are helping a lot for me to focus on what matters and give me more motivation.
Happy you're there!
Thanks for sharing. Your wisdom is far beyond your years. Great message 👍🏽
I especially liked the part that our brain assimilates material at night , it means no matter how little we practice daily our brain will help at night. Great
Best advice I have after playing almost 50 years is to find a good, patient teacher and play the music you love.
I started piano when I was 22 and it was so much easier than when I had keyboard lessons as a kid. I understood that I needed to play slowly and how much time you had to practice and do method and scales. I had so much more passion and patience plus apps and TH-cam had been invented which I didn't have when I was 10. I loved playing and got to grade 4 in a couple of years. The frustration only came in years 3 and 4 when I hit a plateau and improvement went from super quick to a snail pace. Now back with a high quality piano and a teacher and studying properly and I love it again.
Excellent advice. Thanks
I have a question!!! As an adult learner, if I want to become really good where I can sight read a lot of pieces, should I also be taking music theory classes?
Yes. Have you ever had the feeling of playing through your pieces and feeling like you don't understand anything, that you are just following orders blindly? Theory classes will help solve this.
When you know theory, you understand the “why” of some of the notes you play, which makes learning the notes easier. The notes of the melody and chords will make more sense, and you may be able to fill in a gap if you forget a part :)
I'm just 15 but I think I'm an adult
I’m 72……but my wife thinks I act like I’m 15.
Great tips! I started to learn at 16 years old, but only played for a couple years. I hadn't touched a piano in about 15 years, until yesterday! Woke up and thought I missed it, wanted to start over again. I'm a working mom of 2 small children but I'm choosing to do this for me. Wish me luck! 😊
very encouraging! Thanks!
The harder for me is reading the notes. I have to count them all the time.
There will be a time where you will stop needing to count the notes Claudia, I promise! It's like a language, eventually you will read it fluently without thinking- but you need to put in the hard work at the start.
@@jazerleepiano As an adult, how good can you get at sight reading in a 2-3year time with dedication? I have pushed it off cause I felt it's too late since Im in my 30s
This is great. Thank you for encouraging us.
thank you Jazer, you're a good teacher and motivator too.
im 37 and i just started,im having fun and i really enjoy it and i think its important not to pressure yourself into thinking youll get it right away,i still practice every day and im only used to using my right hand to play,im honest that i cant play with my both hands but im happy i can read notes and im proud i can play a song now lol love your account!
I started playing piano at 57, when I retired. I am now 63 and still take piano lessons with the same "very patient" teacher (I am soooo lucky). I have played beautiful music for my families birthdays and special occasions for about 6 years now. I also started playing harp two years ago and love it. It always amazes me how my playing improves over time. Thanks for the great videos Jazer... ❤
Yes!! I’m an adult learner and I get so discouraged after listening so long to wonderful piano players. Then I try and it doesn’t sound so great. Didn’t think it would be as difficult as it actually is. But I’ve gotten better. As slow as it is. 😰 thanks for your lessons, I just discovered you this morning. I’m going to listen and practice to one of your vids every time I sit at the piano. I’ll get better. 😊
You are a wonderful advisor for us all. Excellent as always.
Your tips are so inspiring. I’m retired and pursuing my love for piano music. Thank you, Jazer
Great info. Thanks for sharing.
Really great tips !! Many thanks.
Thanks brother. So impactful!
Great advice. Thank you🙏
You're a great teacher. This really helpful!
i started playing the piano yesterday because of your videos! they are very motivating and helpful!
I have tried going slow when learning but it is hard to stay at it but it works like a charm when you can do it. I am 67 years old and I am working on the techniques, scales, chords, inversions, arpeggios, diatonic chords everyday. I also use the flashcards to learn the note locations on the piano everyday. I am learning how all of this interconnects. Each day I do try to vary how I am practicing these essentials so to keep myself engaged and progressing. Thank you for your videos they offer great suggestions, insight, and encouragement.
Your channel is amazing! Thank-you! I've not tried for many years, mostly lazy, and suddenly - everyday 15 mins! Your way of explaining, your comprehensiveness, your pedagogical know-how - as I said, amazing! Thank-you!
I’m 44 years old. I started last week. 1 week in. It’s so hard 😬 but absolutely loving it.