Tuesday 18 August 2015

Why it's never too late to learn a musical instrument

There is an art to learning to play an instrument; some would say it's passion, others may say dedication or discipline.

What has not been said is needing experience. This because it is never too late to begin playing a musical instrument, Whether you favour string instruments or brass, drums or piano, music lessons can be taken at any age.

There could be tons of reasons why you're starting lessons when you're starting; maybe when you were younger it wasn't the right time, you were too busy, or you couldn't find suitable music teacher. Either way, if you've wanted to learn to play guitar, you can do so today:

Easy beginnings - Guitar lessons begin fairly easy and within a few weeks, you should be able to play a couple of songs. The more practise means you can play more challenging pieces.

Fun - Learning to play an instrument can be extremely fun, but there is a lot of dedication that is needed. You will be expected to practise, but this will only lead to more fun when you begin to familiarise yourself with the instrument.

Experience - As we age, we gain a lot of life experiences which can lend themselves to our playing abilities and even songwriting. Through expression, you can play unique pieces that will impact others.

Socialising - Bringing up that you ar learning to play an instrument can be a great way to socialise. You can meet other learners, those with experience and take advice and tips from them.

Benefits wellbeing - Learning to play an instrument can actually uplift your spirits. We understand that different types of music can make us feel different emotions, so learning to play an instrument can only heighten those emotions and relieve stress and tension!

For further information about Progress Academy's music lessons in Birmingham, please visit our website!