Rekindling an Old Friendship
It's never too late to start making music again.
Learning to play a musical instrument is not only for youngsters - plenty of adults are re-discovering their love of music. For baby boomers at school during the 1960’s, the majority of primary school pupils learned to play a musical instrument even if was just the recorder. Many joined flourishing school bands and orchestras but, as often happens, life gets in the way; as those children grew up and began their adult lives, many musical instruments were stuffed in the back of wardrobes, under beds or relegated to the loft. But there's a growing band of adults rediscovering their lost instruments and love of music making...
It's Not Just About the Music.
There's a common belief that if you don't begin learning a musical instrument in your childhood, you've missed the chance. Thankfully, strong evidence are beginning to change that misconception.
One of the biggest myths about ageing is that, the older we get, the harder it is to learn new things. This simply isn’t true; as proved by so many late-learners, people of any age can learn to play music and, given today’s longer lifespans, it’s a safe-bet that if you start playing an instrument in later life, you can keep on playing and progressing for decades, whichever instrument you choose. According to the research, most activities in life use only a few areas of the brain at a time. Playing a musical instrument, on the other hand, sets off a symphony of activity all over your brain.
Happy Returners.
When our own children start learning to play music, most of us remember our own music lessons with a sense of nostalgia - and for too many of us, regret in not having continued. This can be the perfect time to dust off the saxophone or get the old violin down from the attic. Or, for those of us who didn't get the opportunity to learn as a child, seeing your own kids play can prove the perfect springboard for also taking up an instrument. In some cases, today's children may eventually put music on hold due to pressures of school and exams - but many parents continue learning regardless.
Music teachers regularly note that as adults, we generally have more patience and determination to learn than children do. And when it comes to musicality, adults - however rusty or out-of-rhythm we are - often bring more life experience and emotion into the music than children do. Older returners invariably describe an incredible sense of re-discovery, a sense of release and forgotten joy when learning and playing.
Meet New Friends & Social Groups.
As we get older, we often find ourselves lacking the social ties that we took for granted earlier in our lives. Many of us have gone through a divorce or lost a partner and, once retired, it's normal to miss the social connections we had as young adults or in the world of work.
Learning an instrument can be a fantastic way to get out into the world and meet new people on your own terms. Whilst your main interaction may only be with your teacher to begin with, after a while you'll find opportunities to meet other musicians who share a passion for your instrument or style of music.
Modern Technology to the Rescue.
Instruments and technology have moved on a pace. Today’s instruments are often made from lighter materials, making them easier to hold and play and feature a huge variety of teaching tools and aids. If you haven’t played a musical instrument in ages, or never have but always wanted to, we have a few instruments that you need to explore.
Play a few notes in your spare time to relax and enrich your day. It is never too late to take up a musical instrument, especially one that is as accessible as the Yamaha P-37E Pianica.
The Venova is a completely new type of wind instrument designed to enable anyone to learn to play with ease. Despite the simple fingering, it sounds just like a saxophone. Take this novel opportunity to transform your breath into richly expressive sound. Choose from one of two models to suit the musical range you want to play in.
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