Learning To Play A Musical Instrument When You Are Mature

Araceli Munoz

Don’t think that you aren’t able to learn a musical instrument just because you aren’t young enough or because you don’t have an ear for music. Music doesn’t have age and you can always train you ear. Don't you doubt it, if you like music, you can make this dream come true.

It’s of great important that you can have a good teacher. Maybe it is more important that she knows to teach, than she is a genius at music. Your teacher has to help you to discover which is the best form of or strategy for learning music. Make sure that she understands your interests, tastes and preferences. But if, you finally see that this system doesn’t fit you well you can change strategy or maybe teacher.

The most important thing is being constant and persistent. If you want to learn to play an instrument you should practice. Make an effort to prepare your lessons everyday. Be patient and take all the time that you need to acquire your knowledge of music and to assimilate all the things that you have learned. Don’t give up if at first it’s difficult for you learning musical language and you don’t make progress quickly. You shouldn’t desist from your attempt easily.

You should enjoy music and you might not worry if your music doesn’t sound good or your musical notes aren’t right or precise. Try to be relaxed and to have a good time. Think that you don’t have any exams, you have got nothing to lose, and you don’t have to demonstrate anything to anybody.

Take every opportunity to try to play musical pieces or songs that you like and you can enjoy. Look for a moment to appreciate music in your free time. Bear in mind that the time that you dedicate to music is also a time that you dedicate to yourself. You can take it as a break in your busy life or a moment of relaxation.

Finally, remember that studying music can not only improve your musical skills, but also stimulate your mind. You will be able to see that in a little time your memory, coordination and concentration will get better and this improvement will be able to help in other spheres of your life.