I don't know how many times I have heard an adult tell me that they wish they had taken piano as a child. Often they would like to start lessons, but it is hard with their busy schedules.
Group piano for adults can be a rewarding way to learn the instrument. In our classes at the Cherubs Clubhouse, we all play together as an ensemble. This is less intimidating for the beginner than a one to one situtation.
Group classes also provide a new social network for the adult. Learning to play piano can help with mild arthritis, relieve stress, and increase verbal memory and concentration skills. In a 1998 study, adults with previous music training had 17% better verbal memory than those without. Also, there was evidence of music study in their brain: musicians had an enlarged left cranial region in the brain.
So treat yourself, piano is good for you! Contact me at imaginationsmusic@bellsouth.net if you are interested in beginning group piano lessons.
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