Is it possible to learn piano as an adult?

[bubblesqueak27]

Exactly that really! I'm 30 years old and would to learn to play the piano; but I am a complete beginner and have no idea how to read music.

Is it possible to learn as an adult?

Which keyboards are recommended for beginners?

Are there any good apps to help you learn?

Thank you!

I'd definitely get a teacher. I started when I was 28 and kept at it for a good few years before my interest dwindled. I don't think I could have got a lot of the hand positioning and things right without a teacher. Also helped me actually practice!

If you want to play piano (rather than keyboard) the most important thing is the weighted keys in a digital piano so it feels like the real thing. My DP (who can actually play piano) went for a Yamaha Clavinova, but that was years ago so there might be better options now.

I taught myself at the age of 40 using an adult beginner's book. I could already read music though so that made it easier.

Yes

Yes, of course. You need a teacher. You can’t really learn by yourself. You need a proper keyboard with weighted keys/digital piano. DH started to learn, as a complete beginner, age 50, and is now above grade 8 standard. He still has lessons once a week.

I started age 40 with a teacher. Totally possible and great fun!

Definitely ! Get a teacher, with good references / reviews rather than the best qualifications. Be prepared for early progress to perhaps be slow, but stick to your weekly lesson and daily ( or as close to daily as possible ) practise schedule. These things are crucial. I'm a piano teacher and I have several adults on my books, one started as an utter beginner January 2020 aged 50 , and has just passed her grade 3 despite COVID hampering things early on. She's getting rather good.

Started age 50 with a teacher. It is totally possible. Would recommend finding someone who is used to teaching adults as it is a different skill and the teaching method is different.

Amazing!! This sounds very positive. Please could you recommend a good keyboard for beginners?

What’s your budget?

Probably no more than £300 to start with x

Weighted keys are nice to have, for £300 I think you need something, possibly second hand with at least 5 octaves wide so you can get started on two hands when ready.

you’re probably looking at an electronic keyboard from Casio which if nothing else you can discover if you have the temperament to learn.

Can’t link from the Argos app but look at the Casio cdp s100 on Argos site.
looks pretty decent to me and bang on £300

As pp suggested , weighted keys are a must. Roland digital pianos used to be very good but they are pricey. If budget is tight, the Yamaha piagerro are good value . But really, go in and look at a series of full size electric pianos with weighted keys and pick the one you like best. Me, I'm a puritan who only loves acoustic pianos, so I feel duty bound to urge you to get one, but it's very much a personal taste thing! Oh, and whether you go digital or acoustic, check out FB marketplace, there are often absolute bargains on there, I suspect because people often rush out and buy a lovely instrument only to find they/the kids dont have the time/ passion for it after a couple years. I bought a modern upright for my kids ( they aren't allowed on my decent piano I use for lessons🤣) for £40!!! Good luck !

Just seen your budget is £300, i would check out the Yamaha piaggero range, or go second hand. 7 octaves is desirable x

Thank you all so much for your help. Super useful :-) x