Hi everyone,

I'm turning 30 next year and I have very basic to 0 knowledge in musical instrument.

I used to play trumpet, euphonium, trombone and chinese flute for 2 years. But that was 13 years ago. wow! I still remember the symbols for music scores but don't expect me to read it fast anymore. Never touch music scores for more than a century.

So people, do you think is it hard to start to learn piano at my age? I think the most challenging part is the fingering. Especially my left hand, alamak..

And what kind of piano or budget would you recommend for a starter?

Thanks and have a great Monday!

I started playing violin 4 years ago, now grade 8, aged 29. It's never too late to start. Not much classical background before that. It's all about discipline and persistence.

Are you living in an apartment? With family members? Who would mind the noise of a newbie? If yes, probably best to get one of those yamaha clavinova electric piano. Can use headphones with that, sure the sound might not be as good as an acoustic one, but it'll be good for a beginner.

living in apartment by myself bro. staying alone. my reasons for getting a digital piano at first is because i can adjust the volume lah, secondly is budget issue too.

i don't want to dive right in to get an expensive piano first

yeah you're right. Self discipline and persistency is very important. Thanks!

My mum started learning few months ago and the tutor was surprised with her progress. And she’s nearly 70 now...

Wow, very inspiring. Thanks!!

wow. nice. older ppl/ retirees should opt to learn new skills in order to keep the brain and body healthy. kudos to your mom, man

Not hard to pick up as a hobby. But don't expect to go virtuoso level gl buddy.

Get one of those roland digitals around 3k myr

i'm in the midst of choosing between yamaha p125 or roland rp30. both are around 3k.. i did some online research, both have their pros and cons..

have to wait the day i go to try it out myself at the store.

no i don't intend to play like professionals on stage. but at least i can play most songs i want in 2 years.

I don't really like yamaha digital pianos, their acoustic is fine, but their digital is kinda weird.

For me, touch preference is casio pianos, but sound is roland.

Thanks, she is quite good especially considering her age. But she practices everyday since she has the time.

Check out CK music year end sale. Korg B1 is RM1732.

Korg B1 for the cheapest...got offer now

Korg SV1 I saw few years back, sound good! But the price is a bit high la, lol

hey we are about the same age... i never play piano/keyboard... but I know how to play guitar (rhythm, some simple lead).

thinking the same to learn piano..

I know a little piano/keyboard, and am trying to figure out how to play guitar...

Can also consider play by ear courses; can play contemporary songs after a few lessons, as a hobby. That is if you don't wanna sit for exams, spend hours reading notes, practicising and learning techniques... to play mostly classical pieces.

I think I'll still learn to read the music scores. I still can recognise all the notes but cannot read fast..

there are many apps for piano out there .. some are free come with lesson.. u might want to try that first .. didnt cost a buck somemore

Downloaded a few... Xiexieni

has anyone here tried Melodics and self-learn by the tutorials?

My grand father learned piano at 72 - so you can definitely get started with doing it now!

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The key to learning anything is practice with the right coach. Happy to have another pianist to be in the house. It's definitely not easy to pick up but with dedication and discipline, it can be

Plan to buy a keyboard/piano for my little daughter too. Budget around 3k

You know the instrument well. So you can easily learn if you really want to.

The things parents do for their kid, during renovation my wife already plan for an area of the house to dedicated to a grand piano for my daughter... thing is.. she havent even started any piano lesson