Adult Piano Lessons

Adult Piano Lessons Can Be a Great Outlet for Adult Students

Over the years, we at Hillside Music have had the opportunity to assist adults of a variety of ages and backgrounds in their quest to learn to play the piano. We find that most of them fit into one of three categories.

First, there are those who have never taken piano lessons before. They are interested in learning a new skill and they start with the very basics. We also have those who took lessons as children but either chose to quit lessons or did not have the opportunity to continue. They are now interested in furthering their ability at the piano. The third group is comprised of those who currently play the piano, but have a desire to learn additional skills, such as playing by ear and using chords, or improvising.

Beginning Your Journey into Piano Lessons?

If so, you’ll be glad to know that you’re not alone. Brenda Wristen of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, writes that “more adults are studying music than ever before to enhance the quality of their lives.”¹ A survey in 2003 found that 42 percent of people ages 35 to 50 play a musical instrument, and of those ages 50 and older, 20 percent were still playing an instrument.²

Let us help you as you begin down the path of piano mastery. While learning any new skill can be difficult, it can also provide deep satisfaction. And here at Hillside Music, we provide a variety of tools to assist you in making the journey as enjoyable as possible. We believe the best way to learn to play the piano is by listening, imitating, and experimenting. And we’ll provide you with the opportunity to do just that.

Call us today and let us help you make music a fun, learning experience.

Many Adults are Starting Again

You might be surprised at the number of adults who hated piano lessons as children yet now regret they didn't continue with lessons. Here at Hillside Music we offer you the opportunity to step back and try again. We individualize our lessons so that you are able to learn at your own pace in a very relaxed setting. By teaching simple chords and easy finger patterns most people are able to play simple two handed-songs by the end of their first lesson. Encouraging students to make music right away keeps music-making fun during the time it takes to learn how to read and play written music.

Millions of pianos in American homes sit unused. Maybe one of them is in your house. Call us today and begin making music again.

Improvise your way to beautiful music

Many adults who currently play the piano were trained in classical piano. It is beautiful music, but many find that it takes different skills to play folk songs or hymns. The flexibility of our program allows us to tailor your lesson experience in such a way that you can add additional skills to your current level of playing. We are able to assist you in learning improvisation, using chords, playing by ear, or even writing music notation.

If you're an adult learner interested in learning more about our program, please contact us and let us know how we can help.

Interesting Links for Adult Learners

http://www.musicalfossils.com/index.html
http://www.pianoworld.com/tickle_ivories.htm

¹ Wristen, Brenda. "Demographics and Motivation of Adult Group Piano Students." University of Nebraska Faculty Publications, School of Music, 2005. DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. 6 Oct 2010. http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1002&context=musicfacpub>.

² National Association of Music Merchants. "Gallup Organization Reveals Findings of "American." 22 April 2003. NAMM. 6 Oct 2010. http://www.namm.org/news/press-releases/gallup-organization-reveals-findings-american-atti>.