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Is it easier to learn how to play piano while you're a teenager?

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Im actually a 16 yr old and a friend of mine, who plays 3 instruments, says that it is easier for younger kids to learn and harder for teens to learn how to play and instrument. He said it will take me longer to play and i will soon forget what i have learn. is that true at all?

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  1. Yes. Music is like a language. You have to learn itvery young. Before 3 is the best. Your brain is too hard-wired to learn a language without an accent and music without pain after that!


  2.   No offense to you certainly and hopefully not to answser # 1. WIRED BRAIN???

      YIKES if that were the case we'd all be genius right out of the womb, leaving no room for LEARNING. Obviously a SAVANT includes other issues.

      What you suggest, should be disregarded in the advise your FRIEND offers. I'll even offer an abstract example as one who had Piano lessons as a youth. Assume for a moment that a mature hand, can span the keys, to chord and coordinate better perhaps than a CHILD who might not only have less musical coordination, but less of an attention span.

      Beyond that... EASY is totally relative, subjective and opinion driven as much as anyone with the desire TO DO is driven to achieve.

      If I had listened to everyone who ever told me "YOU CAN'T" I may have still tried anyway, much as I did attempting to fly off my barn roof, more than once.

  3. I don't think there really is a cutoff age. I believe anyone at any age can learn as long as they have the right resources and dedication to learn.  I knew of a grandmaster in martial arts that learned how to play the harmonica at age 65 and became a professional level musician in a few months.  He practiced for hours on end everyday, but it definitely payed off.

    If you need a good head start, I would suggest visiting http://www.zebrakeys.com They have over 50 free piano lessons that are very easy to follow. Their flash animated examples will help you out tremendously.  Good luck!

  4. no. if u really want to u should definitely start.

    its never too late.

    check out this song by JoJo

    "its never too late"

    kinda fits ur question lol
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