This new piano student had his first lesson on his 90th birthday! His message to other seniors is that, "you can learn a new past time at any age."
There are countless benefits to learning piano over the age of 50 and well into your senior years!
Playing a musical instrument improves memory, attention, language processing, motor function, and emotion. Plus, it's fun and entertaining!
Studies investigating the effects of piano training for the elderly vs. other types of leisure activities such as doing crossword puzzles showed piano players got smarter.
Learning a musical instrument, and making music improves your mood, combats depression, and generally improves your quality of life.
Sadly, some people think that the older we get, the harder it is to learn someting new. That's absolute hogwash, and there is research to prove it!
Even short term courses of piano instruction have shown improvements in hand function that correlate to physical therapy and exercise.
Playing piano is linked to improvements in immune systems and stress reduction
"It’s never too late to pick up a musical instrument. In fact there are many reasons why it’s a great idea, particularly in old age."