tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post5597952311403877027..comments2024-03-16T11:57:52.247-07:00Comments on AZ PIANO REVIEWS: Senior Citizens Should PLAY PIANO for WELLNESS | 2023 ReportRajnish Shuklahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09487246203009869882noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-55340617209851740092023-01-09T05:17:25.525-07:002023-01-09T05:17:25.525-07:00I turn 72 in a few days and have been diagnosed wi...I turn 72 in a few days and have been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. I started taking piano lessons 2 months ago and practice 50 minutes twice a day, 6 days a week on my Roland FP-10. Yes, it is a lot to remember and instant recall takes practice. The music does eventually come together and it is all satisfying and enjoyable. A special thanks to Ms. Maddie at Music Makers Workshop for her teaching skill with seniors. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-40952549225591450832018-03-16T11:07:25.470-07:002018-03-16T11:07:25.470-07:00I agree with Anonymous. I teach 5 students over th...I agree with Anonymous. I teach 5 students over the age of 65. Some of them had many years of piano when they were younger. But they all struggle with retention, many times saying that when they go to review a song played a few weeks earlier, it feels brand new. Some struggle to get their fingers to do what the brain knows the fingers should do, feeling a disconnect they didn't experience before. It is so prevalent that I have been searching for help for them on the internet, which is how I ended up here. MelodyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415718519879871287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-31478736142092245742017-10-17T05:19:17.474-07:002017-10-17T05:19:17.474-07:00I want to learn piano and because of that i purcha...I want to learn piano and because of that i purchase a keyboard as i cannot afford to buy piano so to keep learning about playing keyboard i do more research using online tutorials especially the basic. I believe at my age i can still learn fast.piano lessonshttps://pianoin21days.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-65659016181983243892016-06-06T06:56:48.229-07:002016-06-06T06:56:48.229-07:00When I was 60 I had a slow period at work so I sta...When I was 60 I had a slow period at work so I started playing my son's Casio WK 110 a little after lunch. Well 3 months later I was still enjoying that "after lunch refresher" more than anything. I was not very good, but I was getting better. At 60 or 65, it is not so much about how good you might someday be, but are you enjoying the time and maybe are you getting better, and I was on both counts. Unfortunately, we slow period came to an end and I could not justify the 45 to 60 minutes a day playing piano. So, next year I will be 66 and plan to retire. My fist bucket list item is a Casio PX-860 and an hour or more dedicated to my untapped musical enjoyment! Thanks Tim! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-672132959417175942016-03-27T14:40:10.212-07:002016-03-27T14:40:10.212-07:00Awesome...Love it!Awesome...Love it!Tim Praskins https://www.blogger.com/profile/03244773651407054659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-46277520438309067982016-03-25T06:40:43.527-07:002016-03-25T06:40:43.527-07:00I took lessons from age 7 thru graduation practici...I took lessons from age 7 thru graduation practicing 30 minutes a day. I told my teacher I wished to learn some fun pieces like The Original Boogie so I would not put listeners to sleep. It worked. <br />Later gave lessons and sold pianos and organs. At 75 am still playing, and one can start at any age, but play FUN PIECES. That is the key. MarlaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13942147996113714596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-25955558201977885132016-03-08T17:46:14.302-07:002016-03-08T17:46:14.302-07:00I'm 66. I started a Beginning Piano class at t...I'm 66. I started a Beginning Piano class at the local university two months ago. Tuition is free for people 65 and over! I bought a Casio digital piano for $750 from Tim. It would have been $50 more on Amazon. And Tim and his son helped me pick out the best piano for me and my budget. I'm so glad I made these decisions. I talked to the teacher before I registered and she told me learning piano is harder for older people, but it just takes more practice. She was right! I am learning! I'm actually doing better at this point then the young beginner students. It feels good to be learning. Many states offer free tuition for seniors for all their state college courses. Check it out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-72736228934759422012015-10-22T09:51:13.758-07:002015-10-22T09:51:13.758-07:00I'm 62, I play a little guitar but can't c...I'm 62, I play a little guitar but can't consider myself a musician. I just retired, thought I'd try piano. I can't believe how hard it is for me. I'm still trying to play an "Easy" song on Synthesia. I just can't imagine that I'll ever be able to play with both hands. But I am not going to quit, I've got lots of time. I'll keep at it and see what happens.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11875155626631123078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-28818930155706212832015-05-22T14:05:52.655-07:002015-05-22T14:05:52.655-07:00hmmm...this is like saying that young children sho...hmmm...this is like saying that young children should not start piano lessons because their minds are too immature to understand music and how to play it...which is not true. It's also like saying that in the majority of "old people" their minds wear out and memory is terrible. The facts are that in 60-70-80 year old people only a relatively small fraction of those people have any of the difficulties you describe. My guess is that you don't associate with too many healthy "old people" and therefore your comments are based on lack of good info. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831013491936339468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-62130252850118808472015-05-22T13:43:53.492-07:002015-05-22T13:43:53.492-07:00i think it will be quite hard for someone as old a...i think it will be quite hard for someone as old as 70 or 60 to start piano lessons because the mind finds it challenging especially for a much older person as well as memory to remember how to read notes and also music as well as poor coordination of playing with two hands and the strength to play each note Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-77301222626829613832013-03-15T14:38:15.506-07:002013-03-15T14:38:15.506-07:00Thank you so much Tim for your inspiration. I gues...Thank you so much Tim for your inspiration. I guess like most people "LIFE " simply got in the way. I have loved my life but boy I so wish I had started my musical journey a lot earlier. I am 58 years of age now and in the last year have taken up piano, guitar, banjo and mouth organ ( or is it harp as you chaps on the other side of the Atlantic call it)Music is so much a part of my fabric, always has been and now I AM MAKING MUSIC (well sort of).<br />There's so much "stuff" in my head and composing with my piano especially, helps me to relax but to my great surprise has increased my enjoyment of my other life as well ie the work stuff that pays the bills.<br />Anyway thank you for EVERYTHING. I pray for you and your family, best wishes.<br />Wayne Parker, Limey from Liverpool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4435387191513477004.post-37310646609273484842010-07-05T01:53:45.703-07:002010-07-05T01:53:45.703-07:00Nice one! it is really a pleasure when a person be...Nice one! it is really a pleasure when a person begins to play the piano seriously, the limits are really endless! Keep doing!Play piano onlinehttp://www.playpianoguide.comnoreply@blogger.com