Playing a musical instrument is linked to a lot of benefits. It can improve your memory, keep your brain younger, and even boost your confidence levels, the BBC says. If you’ve always wanted to give it a whirl, but always took a step back, there’s no better time than now to finally give those piano lessons in Austin TX a go. Here are a few things to help you get ready for your first session.
You’re going to be bad
Unless you’re a prodigy, you’re probably going to be bad at it—at first. That’s normal. Don’t worry. Spend time on mastering the basics. A solid foundation in the basics will be a great help to you when you start tackling complex pieces.
Practice a lot
Constant practice is a must if you want to get better at your piano lessons in Austin TX. But don’t do it without soul. Stay engaged. Go over every note on that scale until you get the notes as close to perfect as you can. The more you practice, the more you improve your muscle memory. You’ll find yourself having an easier time going through those scales.
Do it right
Mindless or blind practice isn’t going to cut it, though. But there isn’t a single right way either. Some find it helpful to practice the piece—from start to finish—over and over until they’ve nailed it down. Some people do interleaved practice instead, or what you’d call moving from one scale to another even before you’ve even perfected the techniques for the first. Find whatever style or technique suits you and go from there.
Enjoy it
The best thing about learning a musical instrument is enjoying it. Don’t focus too much on improving your speed. Learn at your own pace and you’ll be happier for it.
