Many people wonder how young or old a person should be in order to start playing the piano. For older learners, the answer is simple - there is no age limit! Studies on music therapy and the effect music has on older teens, adults, and the elderly have always come back with the same results: music benefits all ages! Starting to learn piano as an older or younger beginner sometimes requires a bit of modification in the teaching style of the teacher; however, this is nothing to worry about and certainly still achievable!

So how young is too young? This topic has been approached by hundred of professionals, and the answers vary greatly from person to person. On average, a child who starts before the age of 5 will certainly receive emotional and similar benefits from learning; however, their actual piano-playing skills will not necessarily improve as dramatically as they will once the child is a bit older. This lack of quick improvement in playing skills at a very young age is simply due to the fact that his or her physical body and mental state is already growing so rapidly, it leaves little room for the fine-tuning of the fine motor skills needed to play each key in a precise and musical way. Each year that the child ages leaves more and more room for learning new skills like playing an instrument. Naturally, there are occasional exceptions to the average young-beginner's age of starting at 5 or so, and because of this, each child's case should be evaluated individually to see if he or she exibits any signs of being ready to learn an instrument. As a parent, it is important to remember to allow your child to develop these skills in their own time and at their own pace - diligence is key, but only if it is paired with patience!

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