bunny0117 t1_j81o3k2 wrote on February 10, 2023 at 11:34 PM

Hi Ray! Any advice for learning instruments as an adult? I played the piano for several years as a kid, and used to compete, but haven’t played in 20 years or so. I recently tried to pick it back up but felt frustrated as I’m nowhere near the level that I used to be at. I’d really like to try learning the violin at some point as well, but I’m worried that it would be too difficult if I can’t even properly play an instrument that I used to be skilled at🥲

Thank you!

darthfoofie t1_j826092 wrote on February 11, 2023 at 1:50 AM

I played piano in grade school to high school. I seldom played much after that, just once in a great while when I came across a piano. I am 51 now and just started violin this week. After four days, I can play Mary Had a Little Lamb, Jingle Bells, and a little of Ode to Joy. I don't think you would find it difficult to pick up the violin. No, I don't have the coordination to play it perfectly because this is the first time I've picked up a violin. But all things worth doing in life require practice and patience. The challenge is part of the fun.