Am I too late to learn piano at age 22? I want to learn piano since I was young, but moolah constrain. =)
Where can I find a piano teacher? I dun have piano at home, know nothing about music! Can I still go for it?
It is never too late to learn. The thing about adult learners is they learn MUCH slower than children do. If a child of 5 or 6 starts playing the piano they can progress very quickly in a year or so – if you’re past about 16 or 17 it gets a lot harder. Walking came pretty naturally to you (I’m assuming) wheras learning to drive a car (which in reality is an awful lot simpler than having to learn how to balance) was quite difficult.
Of course that’s not to say that you can’t learn, it’ll just take more time and effort.
First off you should find yourself a teacher – I’d say this was more important than getting a piano, although you’ll need to get one pretty much as soon as you start having lessons. The reason I say get a teacher first is because they can advise you as to what instrument to get – if there are any cheap deals going that they know of for instance. You could ask at a local music shop, or at a school. Some teachers can be a bit peturbed by not teaching children – so be aware of this. Plus if you don’t like your teacher don’t stay with them! You are not bound to them – and if you don’t like them then you won’t learn as well as if you enjoyed their teaching.
As for an instrument personally I’d say DO NOT spend large amounts of money on your first instrument – you do not need a good instrument to learn on, that comes later. Stay away from keyboards (although electric pianos are fine), a cheap upright piano is probably going to be your best bet.
Next you’ll need to think about what you’re going to play. This is quite a bit harder for adult learners because most beginner books are aimed at children, and children learn in quite a different way to adults (plus of course there’s all the fluffy bunnies etc). There are quite a few adult learner books on amazon nonetheless – your teacher could point you in that direction.
I’d also recommend buying a begginer’s book of musical theory. If you tell a child "this is how we write the note C" they’ll accept it – adults often ask difficult questions! If you can get your head round theory then you’re pretty much halfway there.
You also need to know that you will need practice – and lots of it. Children can get away with a couple of hours a week if they’re learning – adults need more or they’ll simply forget it. Finding the time to play as an adult is often a lot harder than as a child.
If you still want to learn (especially after reading all that) then go for it. Playing an instrument is very rewarding, especially after you start to see rewards from all your hard practicing.