Too late to start learning piano at 7yrs old?
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phankao:
Use Youtube to promote lar. Valentina is a good example of this. Her career only really took off after she posted her videos online. Because people know her from YouTube, she gets concert engagements much more easily, and it also helps that she looks not bad too.Dreamaurora:
this is probably true if we are talking about 20-30 years ago. Used to be that the only way to be famous is to win a major competition and release CDs under major performing labels. So yes, have to start very young and acquire virtuoso techniques early because a lot of competitions have age cutoff. But now in this digital age the game has changed. Now with YouTube and cheaper recording fee, pianists have more avenue to promote themselves. Google Simone Dinnerstein and Valentina Lisitsa.
How to earn money as a career on Youtube? -
Aiyo, Dream...I started even later than you leh, but enjoying every moment of it. In fact, to make up for lost time, I practised extra hard and completed G1 in 3 mths; now doing G2. But I'm not keen to play competitively or perform on stage. Just want to fulfill a childhood dream of learning to play piano. So I guess age doesn't matter in my case.
Dreamaurora:
So what is your opinion on adult starter who pick up piano ahove 16 years old? Hopeless since it's super late?yernying:
I am a piano teacher.seven years old is slightly late but of cos still not v late.before u start to invest,u must think properly,cos it is long journey,u need a lot of money n energy to invest.answer,this is a good invest.
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Angelight:
Well, of course everyone can start piano at any age lar for hobby :evil: . But the issue here is of course whether one can make it PROFESSIONALY as a classical pianist if start very late as an adult. Which from my experience almost everyone seems to think was impossible. But hey, I got to try to shatter this misconception right?Aiyo, Dream...I started even later than you leh, but enjoying every moment of it. In fact, to make up for lost time, I practised extra hard and completed G1 in 3 mths; now doing G2. But I'm not keen to play competitively or perform on stage. Just want to fulfill a childhood dream of learning to play piano. So I guess age doesn't matter in my case.
Luckily I had my quarter life crisis earlier than most people. Maybe I should open a cafe also to complete the stereotype :evil: -
As a music teacher, I have had pure beginners who are 15 years old take up lessons with me. I can tell you that it’s never too late to learn, unless you’re aspiring to become a professional. The only difference between a 16 yr old and a 6 yr old is the amount of school commitments that would limit the amount of time you have to practice. However, there are students who still practices regularly and it’s all a matter of how committed and disciplined the student is.
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Think Yamaha Music School should be good enough
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My eldest started piano at P2, skipped grade 1 and took grade 2 exam this year. My nephew only picked up this hobby when he was 20, while waiting for uni enrolment.
To add on, a friend’s gal started learning piano when she was in K2. Now at P5, she hasn’t gone for any exams yet (she is currently doing grade 2 pieces). I think it’s all about practice and discipline. If you lack practice, you can learn for several years but see no improvement. -
Honestly… late for what?? I’m really puzzled here. If you want the child to achieve a Gr 8 or diploma by the age of 8 or 10yrs, may be a little too late unless your child is gifted or genius.
DD1 started at 10 yrs old and DD2 at 7yr old although i must say that they learnt another instrument (violin) when they were younger. I think in the first place, does the child want to learn piano or the parents want the child to learn.
My DH grandmother learned when she became a grandmother.
Ultimately, what is the objective of learning piano.
Aiyah… i actually thought of learning piano after both dds complete uni when i have some time… Never too late… to do anything -
My dd started when she was 4+ but didn’t have the interest. We stopped for 6 mths and now she (6yo) has just started again with individual lessons at a music school. Still not as motivated as I would love but at least she could play some simple tunes after a few lessons. I also sit in so that I can follow up with her on what the teacher has taught her and that also helps me learn too. I find sitting in helpful and we practise together.
I am learning to play chords (self taught) so that I can sing worship songs. All this at a ripe young age of almost half a century old. The other reason I’m learning to play the piano is to demonstrate to her the joy of making music. -
huanghou:
Just curious, what method book your DD is using now?My dd started when she was 4+ but didn't have the interest. We stopped for 6 mths and now she (6yo) has just started again with individual lessons at a music school. Still not as motivated as I would love but at least she could play some simple tunes after a few lessons. I also sit in so that I can follow up with her on what the teacher has taught her and that also helps me learn too. I find sitting in helpful and we practise together.
I am learning to play chords (self taught) so that I can sing worship songs. All this at a ripe young age of almost half a century old. The other reason I'm learning to play the piano is to demonstrate to her the joy of making music. -
I think it depends on definition of "too late". It is never too late to learn the instrument and play music for enjoyment.
However, when viewed from the perspective of maximizing one’s potential, then it may be a little late. There are these couple of years before 7, which if put into good use, can further the child’s ability to reach greater heights. There are lots of research done on childhood education that a child learns best below 6 years old, especially in areas like languages. If you view music as a language, then you need to learn it like a language, ie. continuous exposure to music, "listening" and "speaking" it from a young age.
Of course, one can always give examples of great pianists who started learning late. However, that’s mostly due to their talent and not because they "started late". Who knows, they may be greater had they started earlier.
My take is, start the child as early as possible, without giving the child any stress.
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