One of the best things about beginning piano lessons is that anyone can do it! For children, the average age is six or seven, but some begin even earlier. For adults, any age is a great time to start. As baby-boomers are moving into retirement years, record numbers of them are either starting or returning to music lessons and the piano.
Getting started is easier than you think. Finding a teacher can be as simple as checking the yellow pages or getting a referral from a school music classroom teacher or your local music retailer. Many state and local teacher associations now have an Internet presence to help students find a teacher. The Music Teachers National Association (www.mtna.org) website is a great resource.
For Children
How do you know if your child is ready to take piano lessons?
For Adults
It’s never too late to start!
This is a great philosophy for life in general, but applies especially well to learning to play the piano. Adults have the life experience to appreciate the beauty and benefits of this new pursuit, and the discipline to approach it in a structured way.
More adults are taking piano lessons all the time, and there’s probably a teacher in your area who not only welcomes adult beginners, but also offers group lessons.