There is no age limit at piano to start a musical journey. Piano lessons for adults in Singapore have expressed musical satisfaction and a new sense of enrichment and its phenomenal. If you have had a childhood ambition which you are dying to rediscover or if you fancy starting from scratch, adult piano lessons are the perfect medium to be a part of this beautiful art form.
There will always be some challenges for adult learners picking up piano for the first time: painstakingly fitting lessons into your routine, juggling with work and family commitments to schedule your practice, negotiating that ‘breaking in period’ where your fingers might ache with fatigue at the start of a lesson, to name a few. These are not inhibitions to one’s learning. With the right attitude and preparation, these are just hurdles that can be overcome. In fact, many adult learners in Singapore have experience first‑hand how they can become the very stepping stones on one’s path to musical mastery — ultimately leading to a fulfilling balance between their life and music.
Learning to play the piano as an adult has many benefits. Not only does it improve reasoning skills and promote good motor functions, it also helps to ease stress, and increase a sense of accomplishment. On so many levels, playing the piano as an adult is equivalent to a balm, a respite from the pressures of modern living, especially in a metropolis like Singapore. While we have many ways to enjoy ourselves, few beat the satisfaction of making music of your own.
One of the most important decisions an adult learner has make is finding the right teacher. When you chose to learn the piano, you want to find a teacher that has taught adults before and is willing to work with your schedule so that you can enjoy taking lessons with him or her. Many music schools in Singapore offer programmes designed for adults. Try to look for teachers with the following qualities: 1. Look for reviews and testimonials from other adults. 2. Find out if they are willing to create a schedule to fit your hectic lifestyle. 3. Ascertain if they have prior experience with working with adults. 4. Request a trial class if possible in order to make sure that the teacher is a good match for your learning personality. Nobody wants an unsupportive and uncaring teacher, especially when it comes to something as serious as learning music.
Practising piano amidst a busy lifestyle requires thoughtfulness, but it is not only possible but also entirely worthwhile to schedule in at least 20 or 30 minutes, on a fairly consistent basis. Here are a few strategies to help:
1 – Get into the habit of practising at the same time, on the same days each week.
2 – Break practice into 10-minute chunks, and then break those chunks up if need be.
3 – Keep a practice planner handy.
4 – Try not to get frustrated or impatient with yourself. Piece together a patchwork of possibilities and allow yourself to enjoy learning to play the piano.
5 – Above all, be as patient and kind with yourself as possible. Progress takes time.
Creative ways of accommodating practice into everyday routines will ensure that learning piano remains a positive, pleasant and de-stressing experience.
In light of these sentiments, numerous adult piano students in Singapore, who continue to embark on the monumental task of learning as beginners in their 30s or 40s, have shared with me their transition from a dream to a cherished dream fulfilled through piano lessons. With every note they practise and master – and even small triumphs that occur which are incomprehensible to the untrained ear – they enter the realm of musical activities, and in the process reintegrate an aesthetic part of their souls. 88 Pianos in Singapore: Portraits and Tales of Lives Transformed Through Music (2015) by élana is out on 26 August 2015.
In summary, taking piano lessons for adults in Singapore presents an exciting opportunity to pursue a meaningful and joyous hobby. With the right teacher, a balanced approach to practice, and the commitment to overcome initial challenges, achieving your dream is closer than you think. Remember, you’re never too old to learn, and piano lessons for adults in Singapore might just be the fulfilling experience you’re looking for.
