That logic goes with the society we live in. Why even try to learn if you don't have time to enjoy it? I've played since I was 8 and I'm now 65. The greatest thing a teacher taught me was slow and deliberate practice and I was an adult when I finally figured out it really works! Anything worthwhile is going to take time and patience. I don't think people realize how much physical ability is involved. Muscle memory is not achieved over night. Love your videos!
I'm an adult cello student (in my 50s). I played piano growing up (yes...wish i stuck with it). I won't say I was ever "I don't have time", but I will say that eventually after a couple of years of my instructor trying to get me to do more slow practice on smaller bits, I can say it is 100% the way to go. Like you said, the brain learns how it learns. playing fast usually = playing wrong and if you repeat THAT, well then you are teaching your brain to play wrong.
Now I know why I told my teacher a few weeks ago she would see me in September at the earliest. In 6 months' time I have learned 5 really challenging pieces I want to keep. But she was just kind of rushing me and getting impatient when I needed time to go over something again for it to sink in. I felt I needed a rest, only to get some distance and recharge the batteries whilst keeping current with scales, arpeggios and those pieces and, why not, try own things, fool around, simply play for the sake of playing. She wasn't amused and I wonder if she didn't want me to make up for time she may feel to have lost in her life.... Or did she want me to "get somewhere" in order to be able to enjoy my playing? On a stage for instance? Which would have meant working the piano towards an aim in the first place instead of playing it. In any case I feel a huge relief having made this decision and I haven't practised any less than before. I've only enjoyed myself much more. Thanks for making me think about all of this.
Well done for sticking to your guns, you know best what will serve you in the long run! I wonder if your teacher derives her self-worth from having her students progress very quickly? Sadly it can lead to burnt out students who stop enjoying the piano. It is, as they say, a marathon, not a sprint. Best of luck with it 😊
Ouch. This was too close to home. I wasted a lot of time rushing but the past year I've been doing slow deliberate practice and can't believe the amount of progress.
Yes to deliberate practice in smaller chunks. I'm a senior learner too (78) and havent had those exact thoughts re time but I'm very aware of some physical challenges and sometimes worry that I wont be able to play in 80s and up. That said I try to just stay in the present and celebrate any gains. Also try to remember how very good the learning process is for older brains .
Thank you for this important reminder. It is so on target. We have to accept the fact that we can't make up lost time and can only make the most of the time we have left. Or as has been said before, " It's a pity that youth is wasted on the young".
Come across this idea in other areas, where on first thoughts it don't make sense, but in practise, it works. There more difficult the process to be learnt, the more it works
Leah, I need slow practicing, and I need one of my favourites piano teachers in all RUclips channels slow explaining (you) to this old spanish piano student. Aaaaand.... thank you so much for this kind of incredible motivational video. It is really easy to think... bah, that does'nt worth so much effort! And no, that worths It. Oh, It really worths It.
It is very hard for us older folks who have done most things fast for most of our lives, to slow down. I worked for many years as a nurse. I had to think fast and usually had more things to get done in a day that I had enough time for. I have been playing the piano for years. I didn't ever really learn the basics and push past just playing Christmas songs, and a few other complicated beginner songs. Since I retired, I decided I was going to give it my all. All of what you say here has plagued me. Just recently I decided I needed to slow down and play correctly so I wasn't missing notes and making mistakes. I have to say it helped so much. But I still struggle learning to play chords with a lead sheet. I have worked hard to learn the melody and to put those chords into the melody. It helps me to understand why we learn chords and scales. I do review learned scales to learn them well and learn all aspects, the notes, the chords all the aspects of the scales. I still struggle to learn songs, so I do change up what I play. I have to assume the music is above my level. I just have menopause brain and don't learn fast even when I slow down and stay the program. I love hearing what you have to say. Your videos are very beneficial, and I enjoy them and put them to use in my practice. Thank you ever so much.
I’m 73, a beginner, and 100% start slow and accurately thanks to my wonderful teacher, Cindy W. at Music Makers Workshop in Phoenix, Az. Thank you for spreading the word.
This is great advice! I started learning to play piano very late in life so I have felt exactly the way you described. I am slowing down! Thanks so much!
Great video,, my heart goes out to both girls in both universes having your ha nds drop off is bad , hopefully they can get new ones , thanks for sharing 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am over 80 with no major illness so far. But I have another dilemma. I have no idea how much time I have and I ask myself if I would rather listen to an accepted pianist play a genius composition, or practise myself, the urge to prractise diminishes fast.. No reasonable answers!
Hi Leah, Apart from the slow practice suggestion is the idea of a month's daily practice to come to grips with a new piece is something I've never thought of before. (I hope I'm not putting words into your mouth!) Slán, Austin.
I have been at it for a month now and I have not completed a hole song yet and my left hand is still a Alien in my playing I practice every day at least 2 hours a day is this normal
Hi Chris, yes that’s completely normal, a month is a very short time in piano - it’s really important as well to start with a good method book like Accelerated Piano Adventures or Alfred and be very patient with your progress. If you go to the video description you’ll find a link to my practice workbook that will give you some good techniques to use. Best of luck with it!
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That logic goes with the society we live in. Why even try to learn if you don't have time to enjoy it? I've played since I was 8 and I'm now 65. The greatest thing a teacher taught me was slow and deliberate practice and I was an adult when I finally figured out it really works! Anything worthwhile is going to take time and patience. I don't think people realize how much physical ability is involved. Muscle memory is not achieved over night. Love your videos!
Sounds like a very clear explanation of piano student attrition. I'm 72 in my seventh year learning piano. I have more patience now than ever.
great advice, thank you!
I'm an adult cello student (in my 50s). I played piano growing up (yes...wish i stuck with it). I won't say I was ever "I don't have time", but I will say that eventually after a couple of years of my instructor trying to get me to do more slow practice on smaller bits, I can say it is 100% the way to go. Like you said, the brain learns how it learns. playing fast usually = playing wrong and if you repeat THAT, well then you are teaching your brain to play wrong.
Now I know why I told my teacher a few weeks ago she would see me in September at the earliest. In 6 months' time I have learned 5 really challenging pieces I want to keep. But she was just kind of rushing me and getting impatient when I needed time to go over something again for it to sink in. I felt I needed a rest, only to get some distance and recharge the batteries whilst keeping current with scales, arpeggios and those pieces and, why not, try own things, fool around, simply play for the sake of playing.
She wasn't amused and I wonder if she didn't want me to make up for time she may feel to have lost in her life....
Or did she want me to "get somewhere" in order to be able to enjoy my playing? On a stage for instance? Which would have meant working the piano towards an aim in the first place instead of playing it.
In any case I feel a huge relief having made this decision and I haven't practised any less than before. I've only enjoyed myself much more.
Thanks for making me think about all of this.
Well done for sticking to your guns, you know best what will serve you in the long run! I wonder if your teacher derives her self-worth from having her students progress very quickly? Sadly it can lead to burnt out students who stop enjoying the piano. It is, as they say, a marathon, not a sprint. Best of luck with it 😊
@@LeCheileMusic Many thanks 👍
Ouch. This was too close to home. I wasted a lot of time rushing but the past year I've been doing slow deliberate practice and can't believe the amount of progress.
Yes to deliberate practice in smaller chunks. I'm a senior learner too (78) and havent had those exact thoughts re time but I'm very aware of some physical challenges and sometimes worry that I wont be able to play in 80s and up. That said I try to just stay in the present and celebrate any gains. Also try to remember how very good the learning process is for older brains .
Thank you for this important reminder. It is so on target. We have to accept the fact that we can't make up lost time and can only make the most of the time we have left. Or as has been said before, " It's a pity that youth is wasted on the young".
Come across this idea in other areas, where on first thoughts it don't make sense, but in practise, it works. There more difficult the process to be learnt, the more it works
Leah, you're lovely AND brilliant. Long may you (amd your hands) live.
Leah, I need slow practicing, and I need one of my favourites piano teachers in all RUclips channels slow explaining (you) to this old spanish piano student.
Aaaaand.... thank you so much for this kind of incredible motivational video. It is really easy to think... bah, that does'nt worth so much effort!
And no, that worths It. Oh, It really worths It.
It is very hard for us older folks who have done most things fast for most of our lives, to slow down. I worked for many years as a nurse. I had to think fast and usually had more things to get done in a day that I had enough time for. I have been playing the piano for years. I didn't ever really learn the basics and push past just playing Christmas songs, and a few other complicated beginner songs.
Since I retired, I decided I was going to give it my all. All of what you say here has plagued me. Just recently I decided I needed to slow down and play correctly so I wasn't missing notes and making mistakes. I have to say it helped so much. But I still struggle learning to play chords with a lead sheet. I have worked hard to learn the melody and to put those chords into the melody. It helps me to understand why we learn chords and scales.
I do review learned scales to learn them well and learn all aspects, the notes, the chords all the aspects of the scales. I still struggle to learn songs, so I do change up what I play. I have to assume the music is above my level. I just have menopause brain and don't learn fast even when I slow down and stay the program. I love hearing what you have to say. Your videos are very beneficial, and I enjoy them and put them to use in my practice. Thank you ever so much.
I’m 73, a beginner, and 100% start slow and accurately thanks to my wonderful teacher, Cindy W. at Music Makers Workshop in Phoenix, Az. Thank you for spreading the word.
Hooray! The truth with grace.
A great reminder. Thank you!
Just adorable. And quite practical. Lovely combination. I can’t help but subscribe and delve further into this rabbit hole.
This applies to more than the piano. Great advice for so many things.
This is great advice! I started learning to play piano very late in life so I have felt exactly the way you described. I am slowing down! Thanks so much!
Dear Leah. You are a genius! You had me laughing out loud and totally convinced. Thank you.
Yup. I’ve said those words to my piano teacher. She’s not buying it either. Now if I’d only listen.
Great videos! Keep ‘em coming please!
".... until your hands drop off". That made my day, hahshaha :)))) Thanks for the video Leah!
Glad it gave you a giggle! 😁
thank you Lea for the reminder! i'm just starting a new piece so nice and slow!
Well said! Thank you! Great reminders!
Great video,, my heart goes out to both girls in both universes having your ha nds drop off is bad , hopefully they can get new ones , thanks for sharing 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you! It does make sense !
Excellent video!!! THank you.
I am over 80 with no major illness so far. But I have another dilemma. I have no idea how much time I have and I ask myself if I would rather listen to an accepted pianist play a genius composition, or practise myself, the urge to prractise diminishes fast.. No reasonable answers!
Great video thank you very much!
Well said
Hi Leah, Apart from the slow practice suggestion is the idea of a month's daily practice to come to grips with a new piece is something I've never thought of before. (I hope I'm not putting words into your mouth!) Slán, Austin.
Form neural connections deliberately and feel it happen.
I have been at it for a month now and I have not completed a hole song yet and my left hand is still a Alien in my playing I practice every day at least 2 hours a day is this normal
Hi Chris, yes that’s completely normal, a month is a very short time in piano - it’s really important as well to start with a good method book like Accelerated Piano Adventures or Alfred and be very patient with your progress. If you go to the video description you’ll find a link to my practice workbook that will give you some good techniques to use. Best of luck with it!