Hello!

Since some time ago I desired to learn to play piano or violin, but by age (33 years), I have never decided. Curiously, after Loreena's concert and the wonderful performance of Zoltan Lantos, I'm encouraged (I know, I'm crazy) and I want to take classes.
Do any of you plays a musical instrument? Do you started at an advanced age? I would be grateful if anyone can share their experience, or give any advice.

Thanks!

Never is late if you want to play an instrument.

I can play the piano, guitar and percussion. I started my professional music classes when I was a 6 year-old girl.

But the most difficult thing about playing an instrument, is to have enought time to play it, and to find people who would listen to you.

Can I share with you a little secret?¿? If you play for people who doesn´t know anything about music, they always will be thankful, and they will give you a lot of congratulations, although your bad performance. XD^^

Hi Salvador,

I think taking up an instrument at any age is a marvelous endeavor. I played violin and piano as a child, but left them a bit behind as I went to University. Then as an adult I just decided to start singing lessons....it's been 8 years and I am putting my a solo CD this year.

So anything is possible and if you have the drive and the passion, I am sure it will take you where you want to go

Sora
Hello!

Since some time ago I desired to learn to play piano or violin, but by age (33 years), I have never decided. Curiously, after Loreena's concert and the wonderful performance of Zoltan Lantos, I'm encouraged (I know, I'm crazy) and I want to take classes.
Do any of you plays a musical instrument? Do you started at an advanced age? I would be grateful if anyone can share their experience, or give any advice.

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Yes, the truth is that I need to express feelings and thoughts of many creative ways. Now to find a good place to learn!

Thank you very much, guys!

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Hi Salvador

It sounds like a good idea to start playing an instrument.

It is hard work. I think you already know.


A little more than one and a half year ago I began to play the harp. A long lost dream suddently came true. And all because I came across ms. McKs music.

I have played the piano since before I could walk. My parents have told me I would come crawling determined at the piano. Then I would lean on to the pianos side and with my free hand reach up and hit the keys...
But I first started taking lessons at the age 9.
I still wonder why my parents didn't take me to lessons earlier.

I've also played the flute (recorder) for I think it became 5 years along with my sisters.


Well enough about me...

i wish you good luck with your lessons.
I heard some place that every human can learn to sing. So it must be the same with an instrument. you just have to find the instrument for you.


Anxious 2 hear more on your progress...

Yes Salvador play to your hearts content!!! Take it from someone who plays dunbek,frame drum, recorder, a little piano, tambourine, and rattles and I am longing to get a cow bell!!!LOL!!! The cow bell can wait...
I don't play very well, but I play from my heart and not in front of anyone unless they are in the drum circle too.
If your heart is calling out for you to play, you should play and put it on YouTube so we can all see and hear it!
Loreena's liner notes said something to the extent: from the Toa "there is nothing in the heart that isn't already in it." So basically it means that if your heart wants to play, play and if your heart isn't into it, then it isn't going to happen. It's how Loreena writes her music and lyrics. The quote is in The Book of Secrets" and on "Words and Music".
Anxious 2, I asked my friend, a voice and piano teacher if she can teach anyone to sing. And she said, "Well, I had this one student and he wasn't physically built right to sing on key. He was awful and she can't teach me either, or my brother or my sisters. So we can all sing in the sense of singing, but to sound "good" not to mention "GREAT" like Loreena, your body needs to be built right and you need the correct teaching. Using your diaphram, standing straight, shoulders back, open throat, and no high heels. She was taught to sing the wrong way in high school and in college. After a couple years of college she sought a different teacher and was taught the correct way and her voice improved greatly. Alas her voice was damaged from the years of no support, it blew her chance of having a singing career. At least she had the experience to sing backup to Ella Fitzgerald.
My other friend wants to play the harp, she's 57. If she had the money, she'd be playing right now. Don't let age stop you from playing and look inside your heart, that is where it all starts and you go and "polish the mirror of your soul."
Best of Luck,
Gina

Hi Salvador

It sounds like a good idea to start playing an instrument.

It is hard work. I think you already know.


A little more than one and a half year ago I began to play the harp. A long lost dream suddently came true. And all because I came across ms. McKs music.

I have played the piano since before I could walk. My parents have told me I would come crawling determined at the piano. Then I would lean on to the pianos side and with my free hand reach up and hit the keys...
But I first started taking lessons at the age 9.
I still wonder why my parents didn't take me to lessons earlier.

I've also played the flute (recorder) for I think it became 5 years along with my sisters.


Well enough about me...

i wish you good luck with your lessons.
I heard some place that every human can learn to sing. So it must be the same with an instrument. you just have to find the instrument for you.


Anxious 2 hear more on your progress...

Hi Salvador,
So,they had the same effect on you. I went out and bought a violin and took a couple lessons last year, but realized I didn't have enough time to devote to it. If you already know how to read music it helps, but if you don't it will take a lot longer. Guess I will be starting at a really advanced age as I will have to wait until I retire. In the meantime it's fun just to get it out once in a while and bow it and feel the vibrations. I think you should go for it.
Mona