Learning piano as an adult

Why Consistency Matters More Than Talent in Piano

2026-07-05T13:31:36+01:00

“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard,” a quote by Kevin Durant. Growing up, I was told that you will never be able to be as good as someone possessing the natural talent and ability for a skill. And although it might be true to an extent, I started using it to justify not trying new things or whenever I fail in something. Bad grades? It must be because I am not naturally smart. Terrible pianist? It is probably because I do not have the talent for it. These thoughts tend to lower your standards and expectations of [...]

Why Consistency Matters More Than Talent in Piano2026-07-05T13:31:36+01:00

Is It Ever Too Late to Learn the Piano? A Guide for Adult Beginners

2026-04-21T15:24:53+01:00

Many adults believe they’ve missed their chance to learn an instrument. But is age really a barrier to learning the piano, or just a myth we tell ourselves? Growing up, I was often told that I was too old to start a new skill. When I was in year 7, I started doing gymnastics. Even at that young age, I was told I had missed my ‘golden years’ of gymnastics because I started too late. The same thing happened in other aspects of my life, leading me to believe that age is a limiting factor to learning something new. Many [...]

Is It Ever Too Late to Learn the Piano? A Guide for Adult Beginners2026-04-21T15:24:53+01:00
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