How Long Does it REALLY Take to Learn Piano As An Adult?

Are you an adult aspiring to learn piano but wondering how long it will take? In this video, we explore different learning paths and reveal the most effective approach to accelerate your piano journey. Join us as we uncover the truth and debunk common myths about adult piano learning.
We cover how traditional private piano lessons and self-teaching through YouTube may not provide the optimal results you desire. Discover the limitations of these methods and the challenges they present. But fear not! Towards the end of the video, we will share an approach that can fast-track your learning. There’s still hope! Ready to embark on your piano learning journey? Don't miss this video as we guide you toward the most effective path to achieve your musical goals. Hit the play button now and let's dive in together!

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[TheSpanishInquisition]

No matter when you start, learning an instrument takes the rest of your life.

[ReadABookAndLearn]

I’m 42 years old. Started piano as a total beginner about 14 months ago with a personal teacher who I met when she was playing at a local restaurant. By the end of my first day I was playing Imagine by John Lennon. I play and practice every single day and I can’t believe how far I’ve come in just over a year. Sure, I wish I started when I was younger. But I can’t turn back time so here I am.

[lovepiano]

I started learning piano from scratch at the age of 50. I took one on one private 1 hour lesson each week. My teacher taught me techniques, sight reading, songs, music theory, etc. I love classical piano music and have learned lots of songs. I have passed California Certificate of Merit Level 6 test with State Honor after two years of learning. Now I'm 55 and preparing for level 8 (early advanced level) Test in a few months. I need to play 4 memorized songs, sight reading, techniques, and music theory. My teacher said I'm the fastest learner among all of her students. So age should not be an obstacle if you have the will.

[tietsje]

As a classic educated pianist who has played over 40 years I can tell you this: you need to train your brain to seperate what you do with your right hand from your left. That's why you start out with Mary had a little lamb. Not because it's a great song, but because it's easy. Kids under 9 will pick up and reprogram their brain pretty fast, adults will, if ever, take a lot more time. So if you choose chords, your left hand will play in the same moments as your right hand and that's why starting off with chords for adults is more easy. But it will not teach you to play für Elise or the entertainer by Scot Joplin. This will take years, even for kids. What she does with Coldplay looks easy, but for some adults even that will be a bridge too far. if you enjoy playing along songs with chords, it's a fast way to get results, but it will not teach you to play the piano to a level that will make you play any music you enjoy, especially classical music will become very difficult, because your brain is not reprogrammed to seperate your left hand from your right hand in movement, melody, loudness and emotion

[lshwadchuck]

Wise advice for most adults. I agree that learning the chords (usually there are only a few) of a beloved song and then reading just the melody line is the fastest way to play a few songs.

I started at age 66 and used the Alfred's Adult course along with Hanon scales and Czerny exercises. And I memorized a handful of favourite pop songs. After two years what I was missing was natural rhythm, keyboard fluency (the ability to play without looking at the keys) and quick reading. Yes, that shows I was impatient.

I found a private coach who puts rhythm first via improvising on all 24 harmonic chords within manageable chunks of the keyboard. It builds a foundation of musicality so incrementally that you're never playing haltingly (the annoying hallmark of an adult beginner). But you don't get to play your favourite songs. In fact the first video of his I watched was "Stop Ruining your Favourite Music!" It's a radical, long path not for the faint of heart, but I'm incredibly amazed by my abilities now that I'm 72.

[tominmo]

I'm 73, zero previous musical experience. Bought a Casio keyboard about a year ago. Played with it for a couple of months and looked at some YT videos, geared to kids. Lost interest. Glad I found this video (and subscribed). Gonna try again!

[crystalmontalbano]

I am not that interested in playing " songs" but I do like playing pieces by modern composers such as Einaudi, and classical and baroque composers. Bach is one of my favourites. I started playing age 69 and I play every day, I love it. I love the challenge of taking a piece which sounds amazing but impossible, breaking it down and learning it bit by bit, there's such a sense of achievement when you get there. I don't care how long it takes, I prefer quality over speed.

[GrFriknApe]

At 70 and self taught at 2.5 years (that's about 2 months practice time (smile)). I learned to read music on my own. It took me about 1 hour and I was playing very simple music on the first day. Currently, I play new music from sheets and have no problem with learning new music (both hands). I can read as I play music but I'm REALLY SLOW (laughing). Therefore, I still memorize most of my songs. I can play at the intermediate level with both hands now. I appreciate people like Pianoly that keep us all inspired. Thank you. My first time here. I guess, what I'm trying to say, for anyone on the fence that really wants to play is, "No matter your age, YOU CAN LEARN and you can learn it fast."

[MrBrandonify]

33 years old and I bought a nice electric Yamaha piano two years. Decided to pick it back up again using YouTube. So far so good. Primarily I learned how to read sheet music and now it’s practicing strengthening my hands to play. Pretty straight forward stuff to learn like anything else but I am for trying something new that will accelerate my learning. Thank you for the info

[Parkwaymania]

This is really cool Kaitlyn and I'm really looking forward to checking out your course. Self taught 40 year guitar player here (learned chords first) and then learned music theory through high school band and I've ALWAYS wanted to learn keyboard. You give me hope!

[portley]

You are absolutely correct. This confirms my own adult learning frustrations - the key is to make music and play music you like asap; that's what keeps you going and then onto the more disciplined advanced stuff. Thank you ;)

[philipwalker]

Started learning piano later in life and your videos have been very helpful - Thank you. Just signed up for the Accelerator training.

[BassFunMusic]

Never heard music this good in a while! 🎵👏💖 You guys are nailing it!

[marienorden]

Hi lovely lady. I'm 68yrs and for the last couple of years wanted to learn but felt i was too old, but a couple of friends said you're never too old and it helps to not get something like dementia. I lead worship at my church with guitar(self taught) but didn't learn how to read music. A lady i know is a music teacher and i went round to see what she does, then the next day I found you on YT and so glad i did because i just want to learn how to play worship at home fast, so I've not had lessons from her now.Thankyou so much. Im retired now and have plenty of time to practice. The only thing is she said just get a 61key keyboard which I've just bought.😮

[MichaelSimony]

Thank you for a great video. I have tried the first two, you mentioned.

[Gretchenbrooke]

Wow that described my exact experience in private classes. Lol it did feel like child’s play! I wanted to claw my eyes out lol. I started just learning on YouTube my favorite songs and really started to memorize and pick up and learn CHORDS and now I learn much faster. You are correct on this! Thank you for articulating it for me 😊

[raphaelswaran]

These are such great insights! Thank you for sharing! Subbed!

[pianoly]

Thanks for watching! Check out my FREE TRAINING (hosted by Kaitlyn Davidson) - HOW TO GO FROM STRUGGLING TO LEARN PIANO TO PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE SONGS (IN AS LITTLE AS A FEW MONTHS) WITHOUT OVERWHELM, CHILDREN'S MUSIC, AND UNNECESSARY MUSIC THEORY

[huntarius-geraldo-giffarius]

If you you think it will take too long to learn a new skill you have 2 options: Don’t start, and the same amount of time will pass anyway with nothing to show for it, or start now knowing that future you will be glad you did.

[grassrootspiano]

I think the real beauty of learning piano and music is A journey that never stops. The longer you wanna learn the better you play and enjoyment Increases :-) best of luck to everyone