If you want to learn piano tunes, songs and even the classics, all you need to have is a willingness to play, a bit of persistence, and the physical ability to use your fingers for things like typing, feeding yourself or turning on the television. People with less than 10 digits have successfully learned to play the piano. You simply need a never-say-die attitude and the mindset that you are going to be successful at mastering this musical instrument.
Many people think that because they're older, they are going to have a problem. Nothing could be further from the truth. If a person seriously wants to learn piano, it will be no harder than it is for a younger person with similar motivation. In fact, with older adults who have more leisure time, they might find that learning is a bit easier than a younger person who's stressed and running.
Having the correct tools, good lessons and a basic ability, anyone can learn to play the piano. There is only a few reasons why this would not be possible. You may not be physically able to do it, or you might have some mental impairment that doesn't allow you to grasp the concepts needed to master this musical instrument.
If you don't own a piano, this is no reason not to start learning. You can ask assistance at most churches, businesses or even a piano store. More than likely with a little effort, you'll be able to find someone in your neighborhood who is willing to let you use their piano and achieve your goal. Most folks, if you ask them nicely, will be willing to help you out.
You may have some reservations about your ability to play the piano. Through fear, you may have even convinced yourself that you don't want to try. Don't let fear get in your way or decrease your motivation to learn this great instrument.
You can also learn while your children learn to play. What a novel way to teach your child as you learn yourself, and you can practice together and keep each other motivated because it is so much fun. Young children should not be exempt from learning, either. At very young ages, children are like sponges, and they have the energy, enthusiasm and doggedness to keep you practicing with them. As a result, you will both learn rapidly and spend time with each other as well.
Many people look at learning the piano as a large, major project. In actuality, every large project can be broken down into smaller, bite size chunks. This goes for having to set aside long hours to master this musical instrument. The reality of it is that you can learn to play the piano in smaller time periods that can be fit around your current lifestyle. Taking 10 minutes at a time six times a day is the same as practicing one hour a day. If you look at it that way, and it is sufficiently important to you, you'll be able to make the time to make it happen.