Can an Adult Learn a Second Instrument?Discover how easy (or difficult) it can be for an adult to learn a second instrument.In this video, Robert gives you some interesting insights to consider if you're an adult thinking about learning a second instrument. Is that something difficult to accomplish? Released on January 20, 2016 DISCLAIMER: The views and the opinions expressed in this video are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Virtual Sheet Music and its employees. Video TranscriptionHi, and welcome to VirtualSheetMusic.com and LivingPianos.com. I'm Robert Estrin. The question today is, "Can an adult learn a second instrument?" Well, you might think, "Well, why not? Is it as easy as all that?" Well, to a great extent, yes. Here's the thing. If somebody has never been around music very much, never played anything, maybe never even listened to all that much music, starting an instrument can be an arduous task. After all, music is a language. And if you've never been exposed to the language, taking it up in later years in life, just like any language, would be very difficult to learn, much less master. Music is exactly the same way. The good news is that if you have a foundation in music, particularly piano which encompasses visual and chords and intervals, it makes it much easier to transition to another instrument. What about if you just did singing? Or maybe played a wind instrument and wanted to play piano or guitar? There again, yes. It definitely helps to have played another instrument. So, if your whole life you've played clarinet, you said, "I wish I played piano." Guess what? It's not too late. And that clarinet playing is going to aide you in progressing faster, much faster than you would if you were just starting the piano for the first time, or any other instrument. So, go ahead and take another instrument, if you're so inclined. I think you'll be rewarded with the progress you'll make because of the background you have in music. Thanks for joining me, Robert Estrin, here at LivingPianos.com and VirtualSheetMusic.com. Automatic video-to-text transcription by DaDaScribe.com Comments, Questions, Requests: Paul Spence * VSM MEMBER * on September 2, 2021 @1:28 pm PST
I started playing the piano when I was fifteen and I took up the alto saxophone when I turned 39. I still play both instruments. Playing the piano was a big help in picking up the saxophone. I understood the chord structures and how they can be applied in jazz soloing on the saxophone.
renetta kroeker on September 1, 2021 @1:10 pm PST
You can, played french horn in Junior Hi,Hi,and college, then not until 80 with a borrowed instrument. What fun and so enjoyable. Takes time to get lip in shape, but can be done. rk
seahawk41 * VSM MEMBER * on July 21, 2018 @11:34 am PST
I started taking cello lessons at age 71, although I *had* played it for a couple of years in jr high school. I have sung all my life, so have a decent background in general musical concepts. Five years in, I've made tons of progress, but I have a long way to go! But as you said, adults *can* learn a second instrument, or even a first!
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