When Learning Music is Brand New

[Jason]

I can't express what it was like to learn beginner stuff on snare and drum set. It was so fresh and exciting. How was your situation with whatever instrument?

 

[Kennysplash]

You get feelings of excitement when you have passion for what you are learning. I could remember when I had passion for the guitar then, when my roommate that had it moved it died there.

 

[Danielcit]

How can one effectively embrace and navigate the challenges and joys of learning a completely unfamiliar musical instrument or genre for the first time, and what tips or strategies can experienced musicians offer to ease this journey?

 

[fords8]

I started to just play what I liked. Alot of stuff got in my way to moving to far forward with learning.

 

[Jason]

I started to just play what I liked. Alot of stuff got in my way to moving to far forward with learning.

What were you playing? What level did you reach?

How can one effectively embrace and navigate the challenges and joys of learning a completely unfamiliar musical instrument or genre for the first time, and what tips or strategies can experienced musicians offer to ease this journey?

One tip is spending some time absorbing the new language.

 

[fords8]

What were you playing? What level did you reach?

Guitar and low level.