Whether you love good ol’ rock’ n roll, country music, folk, or indie tunes, learning the guitar is a great way to enhance your enjoyment of great music and build new skills by embracing a new hobby. While many tend to think about musical lessons for kids, at Musicworks Canada, we believe that learning is a lifelong journey and that students of every age and from all walks of life can benefit from exploring their musical passions. With tailored lessons designed for every skill level, it’s never too late to learn the guitar and broaden your personal horizons.
If you’ve been thinking about picking up the guitar later in life, below are five key things to know about taking music lessons as an adult and why it’s a great way to discover a new passion. Read on to learn more!
It’s Never Too Late to Learn
Let’s be honest: sometimes, the concept of tackling something new can feel a little intimidating as an adult. While there’s a lingering myth that it’s much harder to learn new skills as an adult, the truth is taking on new challenges is actually one of the best ways to protect our cognitive function as we age, and guitar lessons are a great way to do just that!
Adults also have the added benefit of more directly understanding the relationship between hard work and success, and often have better focus and motivation to continue forward than their younger counterparts who are still learning their capabilities. Plus, learning later in life means that you’re more likely to have direct control over your own schedule (more on that in a moment!) and can learn with fewer distractions overall.
At Musicworks, we offer guitar lessons tailored to adults of all skill levels, from first-time players to those with previous experience who are looking to pick up an old hobby and everyone in between.
You Set the Pace and Style
One of the great things about taking guitar lessons as an adult is that you have a little more control over the learning process, especially since you tend to know more about your preferred learning styles and general musical preferences. Whether you want to go the more traditional route of learning more classical elements and then tackling your favourite style of music or dive right into jazz or rock, we’re here to personalize every course to your needs, objectives and existing skill level to make sure you feel as confident and rewarded as possible.
Reduce Stress and Boost Creativity
If your life is always on the go, you may think that fitting in an “extra” activity is “just one more thing” on the list. While, yes, music lessons do involve a little extra time during your week, they’re often far more flexible than you think, especially with our online options that make it easy to pick and play wherever you are!Read more on the benefits of online guitar lessons here!
Guitar lessons also give you a much-needed break from a busy week and an instant reward for putting yourself first. Music serves as a valuable tool for destressing and for self-expression and can even help reframe current challenges you may be facing, thanks to the creative boost we experience while playing!
No Experience? No Problem!
We’ve already established that adults absolutely can learn new skills, including the guitar. For those who need a little more reassurance, let us double down on the fact that experience is never a barrier to learning with the right tools and support! At Musicworks, our guitar classes are designed to be approachable for all levels of musical experience, including those who have never touched an instrument before! Our teachers know how to easily break down complex techniques into manageable steps, making sure you feel comfortable and confident as you learn. In fact, you’ll likely be surprised at how quickly you’ll start making progress!
Consistency is Key
Like learning any new skill, learning the guitar takes time and practice. Staying consistent with lessons and practicing routinely makes it easier to stay on top of your development and helps build your confidence as you progress. But, for those worried about how much time is needed to learn, you can rest easy knowing that everyone learns at their own pace, and oftentimes, adults can be very successful at picking up the guitar by maintaining a few short practice sessions weekly instead of needing to spend hours playing at home or in the studio.
Ready to Learn Something New?
Learning guitar as an adult is an exciting and fulfilling experience that comes with plenty of benefits. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, boost your creativity, or simply fulfill a lifelong dream, Musicworks Canada’s tailored lessons are here to help!
Contact us today to learn more about our adult guitar programs and take the first step toward becoming the musician you’ve always wanted to be!
