Learn Piano At 70+ ?

[Aerith Gainsborough]

Very slowly
It's been quite a struggle, having issues trying to get the left and right hands working independently has been a serious road-bump for me. Then also it's caused unexpected problems with arthritis in my fingers and wrists to flare up to the point I need to take a days break from practicing after every two or three days work. But I'm hanging in there.

Sounds familiar.
I started piano in Fall 2019 at the age of 33. I can identify with your struggle, including the pain part. I too was caught by surprise how fragile the body really is and how even a little tension/wrong positioning can knock you out.

I cannot play more than ~45 minutes per day. Well one does play with the cards one is given and tries to make the best of it, don't we?

I would not want to miss my teacher though. She is not only a lot of fun to meet but also invaluable in terms of being able to see what I do and intervene before bad habits form.

Slow is good. So is variety. Try playing things with swing or straight, louder, softer. These are good ways to generalise what you're learning without losing your mind through repetition

This is truly a kicker, aye.
Nothing is worse than feeling your brain becoming bored while repeating passages your motor skills struggle with.
Sometimes I think I can hear my brain curse the incompetence of those two idiots it tries to conduct.

 

[Sal1950]

I would not want to miss my teacher though. She is not only a lot of fun to meet but also invaluable in terms of being able to see what I do and intervene before bad habits form.

An update as promised,
Thanks for the input and encouragement from everyone, it really does help.
I'm hanging in there but not practicing as much as I should be due to arthritis issues I didn't expect
I'm sure a teacher would be a help but I can't afford that right now..
I bought 1 year of training for $89 from flowkey, and there are many other free online sources I can go to for variety.
I also have a pro musician friend in the park who has stopped by and given me valuable hints a few times.
I have no illusions of ever being very good but if I can play and sing for myself sometime in the future I'll be happy
To Be Continued.

 

[RayDunzl]

What else can you do at such a respectful age?

Become a Glider Pilot...

 

[Sal1950]

Become a Glider Pilot...

Just don't forget your parachute.

 

[egellings]

Just don't forget your parachute.

And don't mistake your backpack fo a parachute.

 

[Sal1950]

Become a Glider Pilot...

Yo Ray, Which gives you the more intense pucker experience.
Your motorcycle at 150+ mph.
Or your glider when it's lost it's lift?

 

[Beave]

Well said! I've used online teachers since the start and have found them well worth the time/money.
Hand independence is the most difficult thing to accomplish, takes years to develop well. After the 3 + years I've been at it, I'd be embarrassed to play for anyone but I enjoy the time I spend at the keyboard and take into account the fact that I suffer from Ozzy Ozbourne syndrome if you know what I'm sayin.

Sal, the post your responded to is spam.

 

[Sal1950]

Sal, the post your responded to is spam.

Oh well, such is life in the big city, crap happens.

 

[AdamG]

Sal, the post your responded to is spam.

A little tidying up. Thanks for those sharp eyes @Beave !