Is it hard to learn to play the piano ... At 30..??

[CoMaToast]

I'm 30 now. Always wanted to learn to play but never had a piano so there was mo point. I was thinking of buying a mini piano or a nice electronic but not to sure. I'm pretty musically gifted I guess and was in 10 honor bands and all state in hs, so the notes chords, scales and sight reading shouldn't be a problem. But I do have tendon troubles in my hand which just makes it feel stiff all the time.


So what do you think. ?? Is it to late?

[LordoftheRings]

No, it ain't hard, it's all about the degree of your passion, your soul.

* Get special medicine for your tendons though, proper exercises. Do you have some arthritis?

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by CoMaToast

I'm 30 now. Always wanted to learn to play but never had a piano so there was mo point. I was thinking of buying a mini piano or a nice electronic but not to sure. I'm pretty musically gifted I guess and was in 10 honor bands and all state in hs, so the notes chords, scales and sight reading shouldn't be a problem. But I do have tendon troubles in my hand which just makes it feel stiff all the time.


So what do you think. ?? Is it to late?

It is not to late. though your tendon trouble could limit you.

[Sagacious Koreo]

I agree. If you have the drive it's not hard. It's never too late to start, although no one would argue that it's better to start early. I also agree that tendon troubles could limit you. Although, I don't think you should let that limit yourself.

[lucv13]

Originally Posted by CoMaToast

I'm 30 now. Always wanted to learn to play but never had a piano so there was mo point. I was thinking of buying a mini piano or a nice electronic but not to sure. I'm pretty musically gifted I guess and was in 10 honor bands and all state in hs, so the notes chords, scales and sight reading shouldn't be a problem. But I do have tendon troubles in my hand which just makes it feel stiff all the time.


So what do you think. ?? Is it to late?

Great question, I am also interested in learning - purchased a used Yamaha keyboard a week ago and am just beginning to learn to read music. The only thing I've ever played before was the stereo...

[Adrock]

Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

It is not to late. though your tendon trouble could limit you.

+1. It's never too late! Go for it! I play piano myself, have since I was a kid. My best advice is to get on it and go for it! The sooner you begin, the better you'll be.

[inlayterms]

I agree, it's never too late to learn an instrument. If, however, you are having tendon problems, it's important (aside from any therapy that you may/should get) to find a good teacher who will show you proper technique, otherwise, you may compound the problems you already have. Good luck!