{"id":10591,"date":"2024-10-11T09:21:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T08:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/?p=10591"},"modified":"2024-10-30T10:25:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T10:25:48","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-to-play-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/en\/how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-to-play-music\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take to learn to play music?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s undoubtedly the question that comes up quickly for most of you. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ll skip the scientific studies or neurological developments, which are very interesting but only partly answer this question. <\/p>\n

Playing music largely depends on the instrument you\u2019ve chosen and your own ability to learn and absorb. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s undeniable that the younger you start, as a child, the more evident and rapid your progress will be. <\/p>\n

Is it due to greater neural or brain flexibility, or simply better predispositions at certain ages? It\u2019s certainly something to consider. <\/p>\n

But are we doomed to work harder or never enjoy playing music at an older age? I can\u2019t believe that. <\/p>\n

Couldn\u2019t the speed of learning depend on one's own motivation? <\/p>\n

What does it mean to play music?<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

The age in question...<\/h2>\n

The chances of progress vary greatly between individuals. We've already mentioned the choice of instrument and the predispositions that form the foundation of it all. <\/p>\n

Unfortunately, we are not all equal, but I\u2019d say that\u2019s a good thing. So many different personalities, characters, and talents undoubtedly create a wealth of diversity. <\/p>\n

It all begins in childhood; we don\u2019t choose our background, and everyone has their own heritage. This can be an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on how you look at it. <\/p>\n

Many examples prove that nothing is set in stone. <\/p>\n

I would still say that having absolute or relative pitch plays an important role in the beginning, especially in recognising musical notes and being able to correct intonation or play accurately for all beginner musicians who produce the notes themselves on their instrument. <\/p>\n

The child, returning to our paragraph\u2019s subject, will likely be less inclined to ask certain questions compared to an adult, who, through experience, would often need answers to the arguments put forward by the teacher. <\/p>\n

And this needs to be nuanced, as today\u2019s children are not the same as those of the past. Many teachers now find themselves faced with a lot of questions raised by children. <\/p>\n

Education methods have also changed as a result, and we now face different realities, which is a good thing. <\/p>\n

Music is also about impermanence; everything is in motion, and anything is possible when it comes to interpretation. <\/p>\n

The profession is truly rewarding because it requires constant self-reflection and adapting the teaching to each individual. <\/p>\n

Generally speaking, an adult who has never played an instrument in their early years will likely progress more slowly than an adult who experienced it as a child. <\/p>\n

In any case, it will feel less familiar to them, but again, it all depends on the person\u2019s experiences during childhood. <\/p>\n

Various questions may arise, such as, \u201cWhy did I stop and why am I starting again?\u201d among others. There could be many reasons: lack of time, poor communication between teacher and student, or even tough decisions between higher education and music. <\/p>\n

\"Guitar<\/p>\n

Is the concept of time relative...<\/h2>\n

We cannot separate the idea of time as an exact duration\u2014a specific number of hours set by some unknown authority as the absolute truth for \u201cplaying music\u201d\u2014from, on the other hand, a personal rhythm, a self-imposed discipline, or a schedule set by oneself or a teacher. <\/p>\n

Practise, exercise, and personal work are part of the daily routine of every professional musician. <\/p>\n

Maturity and experience allow us to organise ourselves more efficiently and focus on what really matters. <\/p>\n

As an adult, it's easier to express and absorb this compared to a child who is still developing and often has to understand and take in much more. Their \u201cdecoder\u201d is not yet functioning at 100%. <\/p>\n

Not to mention, the ability to concentrate is a key advantage for making progress. <\/p>\n

Is the mantra \"the more you work, the more you progress\" true? <\/p>\n

Repetition is important at the beginning of learning, especially for acquiring the correct posture and movements needed to master an instrument. <\/p>\n

However, it requires thought and understanding. No one is immune to mistakes, and again, I repeat, \"that's a good thing.\" <\/p>\n

Understanding your mistakes to progress is rewarding. <\/p>\n

After a certain number of hours of practise, the feeling and acquisition of the \"right\" movement become more natural. <\/p>\n

Once again, each person is different; for some, it will be less challenging than for others. Patience is key! <\/p>\n

To play music, everyone learns to play an instrument, and as demonstrated above, mastering the basics inevitably involves acquiring instrumental technique. <\/p>\n

This acquisition is undoubtedly the primary foundation for being able to play music with your instrument. <\/p>\n

In talking with my colleagues and musician friends, we\u2019ve all faced obstacles during our learning journey. It\u2019s part of the process, just like in life. Sometimes we feel like we\u2019re stagnating or even regressing. However, what\u2019s important is not to lose hope and to keep the motivation going. <\/p>\n

The teacher is there to guide you, to help you discover your potential, and to encourage you. <\/p>\n

They are also there to guide you, correct your mistakes, and above all, be honest. Your progress will depend both on your personal effort and the trusting relationship you build with your teacher. <\/p>\n

It would be wise for each person to define what they consider \"playing music.\" Is it performing a concerto from the great repertoire, playing the piece that made you fall in love with your instrument, or perhaps a personal challenge? <\/p>\n

This will make your goal clearer for both you and your teacher. At that point, they will be able to guide you toward where you aim to go. <\/p>\n

But above all, playing music is about enjoying yourself so that you can share it with others. This joy is something you must nurture during your learning process.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, it is objectively impossible to answer in terms of a specific number of hours. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

C\u2019est sans doute la question qui se pose tr\u00e8s vite pour la plupart d\u2019entre vous. Je vous passe les lectures d\u2019ouvrages scientifiques ou autre d\u00e9veloppement neurologique, au demeurant tr\u00e8s int\u00e9ressant qui r\u00e9pondront en partie \u00e0 cette question. Jouer de la musique mais vraisemblablement tout d\u00e9pend encore de l\u2019instrument que vous avez choisi et vos propres capacit\u00e9s d\u2019assimilation. Il est ind\u00e9niable que plus on commence jeune, c\u2019est \u00e0 dire \u00e9tant enfant, plus les progr\u00e8s seraient \u00e9vidents et rapides. S\u2019agirait-il d\u2019une flexibilit\u00e9 neuronale, c\u00e9r\u00e9brale sans doute plus importante ou de simples pr\u00e9dispositions plus grande \u00e0 certains \u00e2ges? C\u2019est \u00e9videmment une piste de r\u00e9flexion. […]<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":10595,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[151,191],"tags":[143,216],"class_list":["post-10591","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-apprendre-la-musique-a-un-age-plus-avance","category-apprentissage-musical","tag-education-musicale-des-adultes","tag-education-musicale"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10591","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10591"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10591\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10600,"href":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10591\/revisions\/10600"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10591"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10591"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/institutdemusiquedeparis.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}