Comments on: Cellist Shatters Misconceptions About Adult Learning http://www.musicafter50.com/2009/09/cellist-shatters-misconceptions-about-adult-learning/ Learning and playing music in your 50s, 60s and beyond Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:02:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: rick ahern http://www.musicafter50.com/2009/09/cellist-shatters-misconceptions-about-adult-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-554 rick ahern Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:49:40 +0000 http://www.musicafter50.com/?p=1938#comment-554 I remember asking a friend " do you know how old I'll be by the time I learn to play this instrument ? Her response: "the same age you'll be if you don't, only you'll be able to play music" nuff said I remember asking a friend ” do you know how old I’ll be by the time I learn to play this instrument ? Her response: “the same age you’ll be if you don’t, only you’ll be able to play music”

nuff said

]]> By: David http://www.musicafter50.com/2009/09/cellist-shatters-misconceptions-about-adult-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-464 David Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:44:29 +0000 http://www.musicafter50.com/?p=1938#comment-464 Wonderful piece. I am encouraged, both as a player and teacher (61). David Wonderful piece. I am encouraged, both as a player and teacher (61).

David

]]> By: Leah R. Garnett http://www.musicafter50.com/2009/09/cellist-shatters-misconceptions-about-adult-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-361 Leah R. Garnett Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:00:46 +0000 http://www.musicafter50.com/?p=1938#comment-361 Esha: that sounds fun; 3 to 6 players is a nice number of players. And I bet the music is lovely even though not difficult. Esha: that sounds fun; 3 to 6 players is a nice number of players. And I bet the music is lovely even though not difficult.

]]> By: Esha http://www.musicafter50.com/2009/09/cellist-shatters-misconceptions-about-adult-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-340 Esha Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:58:27 +0000 http://www.musicafter50.com/?p=1938#comment-340 This is what's so wonderful about early music. If you play the viola da gamba ("viol" for short), you can find lots of "consort" music for 3 to 6 players in which all the lines are relatively equal and often not too difficult. It's a wonderful social activity and support for playing. This is what’s so wonderful about early music. If you play the viola da gamba (“viol” for short), you can find lots of “consort” music for 3 to 6 players in which all the lines are relatively equal and often not too difficult. It’s a wonderful social activity and support for playing.

]]> By: Leah R. Garnett http://www.musicafter50.com/2009/09/cellist-shatters-misconceptions-about-adult-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-125 Leah R. Garnett Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:40:13 +0000 http://www.musicafter50.com/?p=1938#comment-125 Thx for the support drummer-gal! I agree that the right teacher is a huge piece of the puzzle. And playing w/other adults is another big piece, as you say. I thought it was interesting when she talked about how much support and encouragement kids get - ie, someone literally gets them into the car and drives them to the lesson...! Thx for the support drummer-gal! I agree that the right teacher is a huge piece of the puzzle. And playing w/other adults is another big piece, as you say. I thought it was interesting when she talked about how much support and encouragement kids get – ie, someone literally gets them into the car and drives them to the lesson…!

]]> By: philly drummer-gal http://www.musicafter50.com/2009/09/cellist-shatters-misconceptions-about-adult-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-124 philly drummer-gal Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:07:42 +0000 http://www.musicafter50.com/?p=1938#comment-124 Wonderful Leah! Great interview. The point about adults needing support rings a very clear bell for me. Adults have a unique puzzle to solve in order to fit all the pieces together. Finding a teacher that keeps us motivated and budgeting for lessons is so crucial. A good teacher "locks" us into our passion. I've also found that playing in practice groups with other serious adults is a HUGE piece of the puzzle. It takes a bit of luck and a little hunting to find the right mix. But it's no different than joining a base ball team or a hiking group or a book reading group. It's all about the shared passion. Playing and practicing with fellow adults is one of the great motivators. What's interesting is that as we make tangible progress, age becomes less of an issue while skill, rapport and quality come to the foreground. When we begin to "inhabit" our instrument we break through barriers. Having tasted that experience, most of us will find a way to study, practice and play come hell or high water!! Wonderful Leah! Great interview. The point about adults needing support rings a very clear bell for me. Adults have a unique puzzle to solve in order to fit all the pieces together. Finding a teacher that keeps us motivated and budgeting for lessons is so crucial. A good teacher “locks” us into our passion. I’ve also found that playing in practice groups with other serious adults is a HUGE piece of the puzzle. It takes a bit of luck and a little hunting to find the right mix. But it’s no different than joining a base ball team or a hiking group or a book reading group. It’s all about the shared passion. Playing and practicing with fellow adults is one of the great motivators. What’s interesting is that as we make tangible progress, age becomes less of an issue while skill, rapport and quality come to the foreground. When we begin to “inhabit” our instrument we break through barriers. Having tasted that experience, most of us will find a way to study, practice and play come hell or high water!!

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