Many adults believe that they will not be able to learn a musical instrument because they are too old to learn a new skill. They tend to believe the brain can no longer adapt after a certain age. The good news is that there have been numerous studies that have shown that the brain has the ability to learn new skills at any age. As well, when adults learn to play a musical instrument, they bring many different and valuable aspects to the learning environment than a child.

If you are an adult thinking about learning a musical instrument, you will bring maturity, life-experience, and a strong desire to learn. You are making a well-thought out choice to learn a musical instrument so you will attend each lesson with a passion to learn. As well, you will want to practice at home instead of having someone tell you that you have to practice. You basically want to learn to play the instrument as you have an understanding of the personal reward you will feel when you succeed.

As adult, you have life-experience which will greatly benefit your pursuit of learning a musical instrument. You have attended school and have worked so you understand commitment and discipline. As well, you already have analytical and critical thinking skills because you have learned Math, Reading, and Science. You also understand that you really have to work hard to succeed. You will have patience and you will not give up if you encounter a roadblock. You also have tactile skills needed to play an instrument because you can type on a computer and write with a pen and pencil which means that you have developed proper hand and finger dexterity.

Instruments are also designed to be used by adults so you will be able to hold and maneuver the instrument with great ease. As well, learning a musical instrument involves engaging in many simultaneous tasks. As an adult, you have developed excellent multi-tasking skills. Learning a musical instrument also requires keen listening skills. As an adult, you will have already accomplished listening skills.

There is a very rewarding and satisfying feeling that comes from learning to play a musical instrument. There are a number of reasons why adults learn a musical instrument. It may be as a hobby, a desire to try something new, personal entertainment, or perhaps to become a musical performer. Whatever the reason, no one is ever too old to learn to play a musical instrument. There will be good and bad days as you learn a musical instrument, but it is important to never focus solely on the bad days.

The success and reward of learning to play a musical instrument is not just the achievement, but it is also the learning journey. Celebrate your successes, no matter how small, and take pride in each accomplishment, be positive and focused, and most importantly, have a great time learning to play a musical instrument.

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