Started at 40, still bad, still going — and no childhood teacher standing over your shoulder making you practice scales you hate. Adult learners actually have real advantages kids don't: you understand music theory faster, you're motivated by choice instead of obligation, and nobody's forcing you through a recital you didn't want. The hard part is entirely self-discipline. How do you keep showing up without someone shouting at you to?
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Ten minutes a day beats two hours on Sunday, that's the whole secret
Started piano at 41. Still bad. Genuinely the best hour of my week.