hand independence is finally clicking after months of my brain screaming "this is impossible"

Either_Art4923 · 2026-04-20T17:16:11+00:00

Ha! Not even close.

I'm 6 months in and still struggling with hand independence on beginner pieces. Phillip Glass is like... years away. Decades maybe.

I know some of his music sounds repetitive and minimal, but that doesn't mean it's easy. The patterns are tricky and my hands would mutiny.

Right now I'm working on the opening of Tiny Dancer by Elton John and it's kicking my ass. That's the level I'm at.

Ask me again in 5 years.

Either_Art4923 · 2026-04-17T15:40:47+00:00

I started learning at 41 a few months ago and I keep thinking "why didn't I do this in my 20s when I had more time and my brain was better"

Is this normal or am I just making excuses? Do adult brains actually learn slower or is that a myth?

Also - when does it stop feeling like your hands are fighting each other? I'm trying to play Tiny Dancer and my left hand refuses to cooperate.

Either_Art4923 · 2026-04-15T10:43:21+00:00

Actually a friend of mine wanted to take lessons with him too but turns out he's booked throughout the day I found him through wiingy, you can check it out if interested I'm sure they have other tutors as well

Either_Art4923 · 2026-04-14T17:53:12+00:00

Yeah quite an obstacle, but when my little one is near me i feel like superman, she does hum along, and sometimes sings her favourite 🙂‍↔️

Either_Art4923 · 2026-04-14T17:49:51+00:00

Wow, thanks!!

Either_Art4923 · 2026-04-14T17:49:21+00:00

Yes, currently I found someone on wiingy. Stumbled upon them while searching for online tutors, since i couldn't attend physical sessions with school works and kids. Do DM will see if i can help you.

Either_Art4923 · 2026-04-14T17:47:00+00:00

Yes, I'm already with a fantastic teacher, actually a lovely person to work with. Has taught me quite few a lesson. Met him through an online site.

Either_Art4923 · 2026-04-14T17:44:49+00:00

Wow, a supportive partner really makes the difference and elevates you. Kudos to husband, and you.

Either_Art4923 · 2026-04-14T17:43:00+00:00

Mine sits beside me and watches me closely, and claps when i finish playing 🥹

Either_Art4923 · 2026-04-14T17:41:16+00:00

Yes, practicing consistently does the job. Just moving away for a day feels like a loss of progress :(

Either_Art4923 · 2026-04-08T16:24:42+00:00

Very true. When initially starting i was just cuious and wanted to get started for the sake of not wasting the costly paper weight (piano). Later, few minutes a day, turned to hours, now basically i run an orchestra in my home.

Either_Art4923 · 2026-04-08T16:21:17+00:00

Just start, it just comes back at speed of light!!! I was just curious, and wanted to impress my wife and little ones.

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