Embarking on a musical journey can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned enthusiast, the process of creating music is a unique adventure. Let's delve into the world of melodies, rhythms, and harmonies to kickstart your musical creation.
It’s Never Too Late to Play an Instrument or Learn to Sing
It’s never too late to play an instrument or learn to sing.
- As adults, we have learned how to learn, we value what music has to offer, and we have the patience to watch our abilities and joys compound with time.
- Everyone can make music. Everyone can find their own way.
Why you should consider music camp
Camps offer camaraderie, meals, late-night jams, concerts, inspiring teachers who might be the best in their genre, and a big boost of musical adrenaline.
- You’ll pick up basic jamming skills quickly – such as learning the body signals of the leader, listening for chord changes, maintaining rhythm, and following the guitar player’s chords. You’ll realize that you’re making music.
Links & Books
Making music for life: Rediscover your musical passion (2019) is a practical guide with further information on how to learn and practice, why you should play with others, and how you can find others to play with.
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What to do
Choose an instrument
- Find an instrument that feels right
- Follow your feelings
- What can you learn more easily or more quickly
- Consider who you might be playing with and what role you want to take on
- Set goals for yourself
- Keep your goals simple and modest, focusing on what can be achieved within the next few months
- And if you try one instrument and it doesn’t suit you, don’t give up. Consider it an adventure that can guide you to the next instrument
Key points
There is not one correct path or goal
- Choose an instrument
- Set goals for yourself
- Find out how you learn best – and what will keep you going
- Practice with others
- Get the most out of your practice
- Be open to learning new things
