Tag: adult-learning

Picked up a used digital piano and I'm doing 20 minutes a day with a lesson app. I know a bit of music theory from choir and but my hands feel clumsy and I lose motivation after two weeks. What practice structure or milestones kept you going past the first month? Details: small budget, limited time, and I'd prefer simple over perfect.

I've got a cheap acoustic and no musical background, but I've always wanted to learn. Should I start with a few paid lessons to avoid bad habits, or can I piece it together with apps and videos? What does a realistic practice routine look like for someone with 30 minutes a day? If it matters, this is for a normal household setup, nothing fancy.

Picked up a used acoustic and I'm finally committing after years of tinkering. I've got 30–40 minutes most evenings, a slightly noisy apartment, and neighbors who aren't fans of endless scales. My goals are clean chord changes, strumming patterns that don't sound like a lawnmower, and eventually one or two singable songs. What would a week-by-week plan look like that balances technique, songs, and a bit of theory? If there's a simple way to track progress so I don't feel stuck, even better. (Details: small budget, limited time, and I'd prefer simple over perfect. Thanks in advance.)