Pianist

[Connemmara]

Am applying tonight for a course for keyboarding lessons but like that I am scared of the ageism - maybe I will be with a load of kids who can grasp that more quickly - have not played in 7 years so really it isn't like riding a bike - shall I go and how will I overcome the ageism. Thanks

[emmie]

what a great idea, go for it, you are never too old...

[anneasquith]

PUT YOUR LIPSTICK ON SMILE AND GO FOR IT......... ENJOY♥

[Wharton]

Go for it and smack the first brat who sniggers.

[ChillDoubt]

Go for it. Don't worry about youngsters being there. If they pick it up a little quicker than you you'll doubtless get help from a few.
After all, how many kids can resist the kudos of showing/explaining something to an adult?
Best of luck.

[giveup]

Go, and enjoy it and you will find the kids are a lot more helpful than you think.
Speaking personally I have gone to all sorts of things with mixed ages and have found most of the younger people delightful.And they love to show off their knowledge.

[NOX]

Well there probably won't be any ageism, but if there is just blase it out. I think most people don't care how young or old anyone is for things like this. You'll be fine:)

[ladybirder]

You might be surprised - you could be the youngest there:-)

[Connemmara]

Just to inform you all - went to my keyboarding sorry not pianist. Couldnt believe it all my age and I loved it - there were about 10 people between age 55-65 - but they have been going for some time - had I have known about this course I would have gone a long time ago better late than never. Having said that a young girl teaching (lovely wee girl) but because I come across as "normal" nobody notices I am quite deaf and have my own coping mechanisms for getting through ie lipreading etc. anybody who has no hearing loss finds it hard to understand. But I used to be a typing manager in the Civil Service and couldnt believe one of my staff was there too so that made it nice too. Will keep it up. But you do know a little about the stuff - just after playing baby stuff for an hour. Brill!!!

[anneasquith]

conn. im delighted you enjoyed your evening, :)

[Connemmara]

Meant to say you do need to know a little about notes etc - not really for the really really really beginner.

[ladybirder]

Ahem Conne, see my post at 17.51 re age:-)

[lady-janine]

what a good result for you. long may it continue.

[Connemmara]

thank you all - perhaps you may see me play in the Belfast Orchestra some time hahhahah

[Sam1960]

love it x and enjoy it x

[lady-janine]

well you never know. my friends husband sings and has a group in belfast and goes all over. i shall keep an eye out.