When I read this, I had a spasm of ack! how long has it been? because I just did a quick check through Quicken for the first payment (which was 2006), but after your comment went back through my calendars and found I was in error. January 2005 was my first lesson, so it's almost 5 years. Is that more reasonable?
I think adults progress differently than children. I pretty much know where my fingers are, I know how to practice, I'm disciplined enough to use the metronome and to not let sticky bits slide, and I can understand and appreciate theory on a very different level than a 7 yo. I think alot of what kids learn is how to learn. otoh, my ear will never be as good as if I had begun as a child, and I may have a little early arthritis in my hands that will eventually catch up with me; my joints just aren't as supple as they were 40 years ago!
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Re: I read this to my cousin who plays piano
Date: 2009-12-11 07:51 pm (UTC)I think adults progress differently than children. I pretty much know where my fingers are, I know how to practice, I'm disciplined enough to use the metronome and to not let sticky bits slide, and I can understand and appreciate theory on a very different level than a 7 yo. I think alot of what kids learn is how to learn. otoh, my ear will never be as good as if I had begun as a child, and I may have a little early arthritis in my hands that will eventually catch up with me; my joints just aren't as supple as they were 40 years ago!