any parent pick up formal music when 'old'
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I took up piano when I was 26 then dropped when I was doing my part-time degree. Was going to pickup again but got pregnant. I hope I can take formal lessons again when DD is older.
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thanks for all the replies..
mrswongtuition..ur mom is superwoman! :udawoman: -
Wow, hats off to your mum! I have no formal training in piano but intend to learn together with DD when she turns 4. I can play the piano by ear but cannot read music notes so will need formal training. Any good piano teacher to recommend?
mrswongtuition:
My mum took up piano when she was 50. Not 'formal' lessons with a professional piano teacher but lessons with me
She can play decent tunes and sight read enough to try out new tunes so she can practise singing. -
Hi, mrswongtuition, your mum is great. Thinking to pick up too and anyone can recommend. Learning piano is my interest since young.
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mrswongtuition:
Ah, your mum so young! Not a wonder! Wah, my mum already 75 and my mum-in-law already 93! They became grandmothers at much older age than your mum.!
My mum got her Dip at 45yo (her highest qualifications was A levels - with straight As). And now she's 55, she's thinking of getting a degree in business & marketing
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I have no music background but have yearned to be able to play piano since young. I've started learning piano since 2 years ago and I'm in late 30s. My DS1 (P3) is also learning piano so we compare notes and progress to see who is doing better or slacking...

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shirley.tamzil:
I have no music background but have yearned to be able to play piano since young. I've started learning piano since 2 years ago and I'm in late 30s. My DS1 (P3) is also learning piano so we compare notes and progress to see who is doing better or slacking...

wow shirley..so where did u learn ur piano and r u taking any exams???
thats what i am dreaming off.. learning with my gal..but she's only 3yo..and paying for 2 person's piano fees will be exp....
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