So recently I had a conversation with my wife concerning this issue: When is it a good time to start learning to Play It By Ear? Or even when is it a good time to start learning to play music? Or if you are a singer, how and when do you begin training your voice? After a little back and forth we concluded that it was up to you.
How do you know when your voice is ready? How do you know when is a good time to begin Playing By Ear? The answer is really EXTREMELY subjective. There are some children/people that can grasp the concepts associated with making music at a very early age, and with the right coaching can excel. One case in point is Mozart. There are others who blossom later in life and they wouldn’t have understood the concepts if they had started as early as Mozart did.
Additionally one of the main issues here in finding your “voice” concerns the coach or music teacher that is helping you on your journey. It is imperative that you find someone who is skilled in playing the instrument as well as skilled in teaching the instrument. As far as is possible find someone who is skilled in imparting the knowledge needed to help you find your voice, to help you find your way. There will be more on this later. But in the mean time just keep smiling and Play It By Ear
I am stopping by from the UBC FB group. I think it takes great taken to be able to play it by ear. It as taken me years to sing by ear- I can’t imagine playing an instrument by ear!
Thanks Stephanie. I think that singing and playing by ear is something that takes time. For some people though it occurs quicker.
All the best in 2014
I think it would take me a lifetime to learn how to play by ear. I don’t know if it has something to do with my dyslexia, but I have never been able to read music:(
Brenda,
Thanks for stopping by. The ability to do anything is a measure of exposure, talent and practice. If you spend enough time doing it you can learn it. It just would depend on the amount of time you spend on the task.