5 Tips for Relearning an Instrument.

There are many of us out there who took music lessons as a child but stopped when we reached adulthood. If you are experiencing the urge to get back into playing music as an adult, you’re certainly not alone.

Guitar instructor and special guest blogger Timon Kaple from Reverb Lessons shares some tips and food for thought about how to prepare yourself for a successful musical restart. Read his advice below!

Find the Right Teacher

There are several reputable online resources out there that can help you locate a teacher that will be a good fit for you. As a teacher, I have favored Reverb Lessons, and have had some of my best students find me through that channel.

Be sure to get in touch with prospective teachers and ask all of the questions you feel necessary. We don’t mind the questions! In fact, we would like to hear about all of your concerns, goals, and aspirations as a musician because that helps us prepare and plan your lessons and, therefore, making the most out of our time together. Teachers will likely want to hear about your musical history and experience with your instrument. The more detail you feel comfortable providing about that experience, and why you would like to resume them now is always quite useful information for us.

Be sure that your prospective teacher is amenable to your new goals moving forward. Perhaps now, music lessons and playing music would be a break from everything else going on in your adult life. Alternatively, maybe you are considering getting back into performing at public and private events. Your teacher should be able to aid you in preparing for most scenarios and guide you through that process.

 

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