Learn an instrument and play one piece for an audience
A friend has invited you to do this with them.
Choosing one piece and one listener turns vague practice into a small performance with a date on it. Playing for somebody, even one friend in the front room, is a different experience from playing alone.
Moderate£100 to £500 / $130 to $650MonthsIndoorsAlone or with others
How to start
- Choose the instrument and one short piece you would love to play.
- Book a first lesson with a local teacher and agree a practice plan.
- Name your listener and a date, then look for a leisure-time music group to join.
Where to go
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Plan this
Pick a day, or a month, and we will set out how to get ready, step by step, with a date and a reason for each. Courses and classes have start dates and can fill up, so the plan begins with finding and booking one. Kit comes after the first session, once you know what you need.
From the site
Taking up a musical instrument as an adult
A practical guide to starting an instrument as an adult: choosing one for your hands, hearing, space and budget, structuring short daily practice, finding a teacher or group, and what to expect at one month, three months and a year.
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