Can adults learn music? | Tips to get started | VoxGuru ft. Pratibha Sarathy 

I'm 28 years old. I have again started learning from basics. There is no age limit to learn music if u r passionate about singing. 😀😀

I am a doctor aged 51 years. Being very passionate to learn music, I have started learning Carnatic music from basics since 4 months.

I am 70 years old and I am learning singing from teachers who are 20 to 30 years old. I I dont feel embarrassed at all to learn from them. In fact they think that it is very inspiring that I wish to learn at this age. I am revising the basics of Piano and Guitar too which I had learned several years ago. I have downloaded your Voxguru app and subscribed to your Courses for Universal Voice culture and Ear Training Basics. I firmly believe that your are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.

I am 71 years old and just started taking classes with your Gurus after watching many of your fine videos. This particular video gave me a push to pursue my passion.

I'm a university student , 20 years old. I always loved music but never could I learn it in my childhood. Now, I'm quite an introvert and many of my classmates and in hostel they don't talk to me that much, so I will learn music to cope up with my loneliness. I may get successfull by 2025, and it's my dream to sing a song every time when it rains

I am 74. I am learning Carnatic Vocal for the last 2 years. I have passed two exams now I am in Varnams. I am enjoying my new activity.

Im 53 very intresting to learn music basics.maintain vocals.i missed to music during my child life.

I returned thrice from the doors of my music guru, looking at the young children over there. But finally entered the class in the 4th attempt at the age of 30. 😂 Now its been 2 nd half yrs

Well, I am in my 40s and started with basics 2 montjs back. And my teacher is still in 30s. I pratice at 5am everyday and, see hell lot of difference and confidence. Music is AWESOME! 🙂👍

Thanks for your Golden words ma'am. I am 40 and I started learning music and flute through RU-vid videos. I am not thinking big or sing like a professional. I am just enjoying it.

It is nice to see your videos . I'm also adult & am a bathroom singer. I have been practicing my music seeing mam's videos and personal coach from my guru being younger than me. I have passion to play key board and singing which I do for my satisfaction and my enjoyment. Thanks for giving some great and good videos.

By far some of the most practical tips I've gotten on this subject. So glad I bumped into this channel, thank you!

Yes absolutely. Music has no limits. Spread love and Music ❤❤❤

You're never too old to learn anything. I have lot of free time now. I am 70. Started from basics last year. Am on gitam 6. I enjoy the session with teacher. Who is much younger to me. We both are very patient. A whole new world opened to me. Am still a toddler in carnatic music. 😀❤️

Hi Pratibha Sarathy. It’s so nice and informative to listen to you. I am 57 years and started learning classical music 4 years ago. I am lucky to have a fantastic teacher who motivates me . I don’t mind learning music as long as I live and I enjoy my class greatly.

Im very happy and enjoying learning music in my late 40s.I regularly watch ur videos.Thank you for ur valuable guidance.

She’s so sweet! Very kind and considerate. Good teacher! ✨🙏🏽✨

I've been following VoxGuru, in particular, Pratibha's videos here on RU-vid since the end of 2019 and early 2020. All I can say I it was one of my tipping points to actually start learn singing properly at the beginning of 2020 at age 25. I started from the very beginning with sarali varisai. Yes, it was extremely dry learning the basics and I did doubt myself many times on whether I made the right decision and whether it was worth my time. I thought about this a lot during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 where classes stopped for a little while. I can definitely confirm it was and is still completely worth it. I am still training my voice as it is still premature. But each swara exercise and each song you learn definitely builds on each other. But for it to work, consistent practice is a must. (full disclosure, I do struggle with inconsistent practice. But I am getting better at this). The worst thing to do is to compare yourself to other students. Remember, you are on your own musical journey.

I’m 38 , and started 2 yrs back which was my long waited wish ..... and now I’m confident. Ma’am, all that u said definitely works which I have been doing . Thanku and thanks for all ur tips and d app!!

Pratibha ji, I am in my 70's and want to learn music! Your channel has helped. Thank you.

Our ex-president dr.kalam learnt veena at his latter age...He being good in chanting sloka, once shared with audians "mudakarata.." with meaning in his addressing....

I want to thank each and every person who has commented here . And Pratibha Ma'am for having out up this video.. it's so inspiring to read each of the comments.. I'm 34 and i have been putting off starting from basics as it is gruelling .. after watching this video and reading all the stories, definitely enrolling asap..

I am 68 ... retirrd...I am not embraced at all... Learning Keboard and singing at the same time... As I live in Canada .. I don't have Guru... But thanks to RU-vidrs Gurus like you ... who motivate us.. Love you Daughter

I started learning basics of classical music at the age of 34 back in 1994 when i joined mr Nisar Bazmi pakistani film music comoser who migrated from mumbai in 1963 after giving music in various indian films from 1945 to 1962, like "kar bhala ho bhala"(1956). Now i can sing with harmonium in concerts and now 61 years and still learning. I v a student of 78 year old now who is learning for last 8 years from me.

I’m 66, started to learn swaras about three months ago; half an hour a day. Rarely missed a session, as it’s 30 minutes that I really look forward to (“my time”). My wife and I started a new company three years ago so we are extremely busy, but the music time is a precious oasis of time and space. I don’t think of an end goal, just love the process. Having a super supportive family also helps greatly.

Beautiful and inspiring video for adults. Thanks you for this concept of encouraging adults n U have explained very well about the mindset.

Tqs for ur motivation... Dearji.. Good to know that. Even adults can... learn &.. Enjoy singing... 🙏🙏🙏

It is welcomed step. Highly Appriciated. I am 70 years .Problem is to sing with Tal. Like Kehrava Dadar.

Very nicely explained mam! You know I'm enjoining my music class always i never ever thought of my age all small kids are my good friends!

You are a great teacher and i would like to learn at my 26 ASAP with voxguru..being passionate always about music...i expect this will bring great happiness to life

Pratibha ji your music teaching style is just amazing and voice just melodious. I love watching your teaching video. Very very useful 👌

I casually started with Smule about 3 years ago . Picked up familiar songs of MSV sir and moved on to IR songs. Received many favorable comments . Now watching voxguru videos and taking tips on various aspects of singing . Yet to plunge into formal learning

Rightly said, there is no age to start learning music (in fact anything). We have been fortunate to have learners from age 5 to 70+. Don't be shy, do what makes you happy🙂

I am 40 yr old i started carnatic vocal music at 39 year old ,.. Thank you for your suggestions and support..

Im 47 years old. Since last one year Im learning with voxguru..only couldnt find time for practice.. but still managing it..

Very inspiring & motivating 🙏🏻👍🏻

Very good advice and tips!

Thank you very much for this video Pratibha. I m sixty now learning music with keen interest.

Thanks much for those words of encouragement... 👏👏🙂👍

Im 37 and was passionate about music frm childhood but was nt able to..now i enrolled my kids into Carnatic vocal n even I started learning fem basics😊

Thank you for this video ☺️

Thank you for showing me a path towards my goal.

Hey all, I am 29 now and started learning music (Carnatic Signing). Just started with basics, there is passion to drive me further. It does seems difficult, sometimes challenging, brain gets frustrated when I can't find the right pitch or sing out of Shruti or scare my teacher away in class.. No matter what happens, giving up in not an option. I enjoy the learning process, I am confident one day I will sing well. My teacher says 'get comfortable to get uncomfortable'. That's right, don't feel shy to make mistakes, don't feel embarrassed to learn basics, to get advice from people younger than you but tells you you're wrong and how to correct.. Take it and learn. My teacher is way younger than me yet he's awesome teacher. Don't shy to get out of your comfort zone. In time you will get there, and when you look back you will be proud of yourself one day. One thing to keep in mind for new adult learners is PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!! When I practice regularly, I see the changes in learning and my teacher appreciates my progress. Its NEVER TOO LATE!!! :D :D

Madam ur every lessons r very important n relevant...thank u so much

WOW ! SIMPLY THE BEST ! REGARDS

Fantastic way of explaining .....one gets excited to learn music.

Very helpful suggestions

I’m 35 and I just got out of my job. I wanted to keep myself busy and focused and I could think only about music. So I just joined classes for Carnatic music and have completed 5 months.. it is a wonderful feeling that finally I’m able to learn something that I wanted to since childhood.. it is very fulfilling..

Just downloaded the app. Now exploring the contents .Thank you

Hey, thanks for your amazing tutorials. Love it. be well.

Thanks for your tips. I am 58 years old and started learning

Excellent musical couching Mam congratulations God bless you Mam 👏👏🌷🙏🙏

Thanks 🙏 Guidance is helpful🙏

Im 50 nd just begun to learn music ..it's been my passion since childhood.

Love to start singing with perfection. Am 57yrs. Shall download d app.👍❤🙏🌹

I am 51 year's old started learning music now following your video and practicing also

this is so helpfull i loved it

valuable msg.thank u.

Again, the best singing video I've seen RU-vid. A Zen story answers this, in my opinion, better. The Sixth? Zen Patriarch needed to pass his reign, and his school's First Abbot wrote on a wall..... "The mind is like a mirror, polish it diligently, and it will shine brightly." Next day, the Sixth Patriach reviewed, and said, this is good, but not good enough to be the Seventh Patriarch. A stable hand who thought he knew a bit about Zen, next day wrote something like.... "The mind innately shines brilliantly, what need is there to polish? Rid the obstructions, it's to let the light show through." (something like this). My interpretation is most people's voices are already brilliant-- it's not "singing practice" that will release these. My view is posture changes will foremost help the aged novice to regain his or her brilliant voice. Of course, the catch is, it takes a lot to restore posture as well.

Thank u for wonderful knowledge sharing mam 🙏

What a wonderful class

I am now 40, and it's my childhood dream to learn piano. And now I got you as my Guru. Please guide us 🙏 ✨️

I totally agree with your viewpoint that it’s never too late to start music. I am 38 years old and I began learning music 4 years ago. I absolutely love my class, my teacher and practice sessions and the time when I ‘graduated’ from Sangeetha Bala Padam- book 1 to book-2 was so exciting for me 😁 I had never been so thrilled to open a new textbook before 😊😊 I don’t think about where I am going with this or whether or not I will do a concert…I just enjoy every little thing I learn from my teacher 😊❤️ Thanks so much, Pratibha ma’am for yet another motivating and informative video!! 😊🙏

I am 40 now started learning Carnatic music along with my daughter since last 3 yrs from Sa Pa Sa...I feel lucky that atleast I have that initiation in this life n hopefully will be able to master in next janmas.. Only issue is I am unable to dedicate time n ofcourse do have difficulties in perfecting swarasthanas though I am at krithis stage now.. struggling to know the right way to perfect swarasthanas and akara ukarams where I find them mostly in krithis..etc

Yes I am learning from Voxguru. Its little tougher to memorise the varisais with talam. Its little embracing to practice in front of others. I do practice for 20 minutes and start singing movie songs for half an hour as my passion drives like music teachers start telling their students to sing devotional songs after their lessons. Now I got to understand that I should not rush to complete the varisais faster. Thank you Voxguru.

I am thankful for your encouragement for people above 60 years to learn musics.

Started at age of 22 and most of my peers are children who sing well than me, but it's so much fun..

Pratibha ji, very nice video, very practical and doable suggestions, as you very rightly said 'what is the point of learning music if you are not enjoying' (at 4:07), thank you for for the video 👌👌👌

Thank you so much for your help 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

I started learning basics at 48...n now i am 54,still learning 😁😁😁

Madam i am 64 years young and learning keyboard carnatic music with passion at its oeak and belief in GOD at ultimate level. Your lessons are exemplary 🙏🏻

Lovin ur series for long time now.. All Appreciation 💕💞🎊

I am 50 years and have started learning Carnatic music since last One year..and I am enjoying it

This makes me so happy.....hopefully will start learning Indian classical music at age 28 again💜

It's a perfect video. Keeping aside the stuff in music, the things you explained above are very important. Especially the regular practice. 👍🏼🙏🏼

❤ love you child. Thank you for the valuable information. Bless you child.

Thank you inspired by your words

Your video was really great motivation I felt today

I am 18 years old. I restarted learning music. I have started learning music at my 13 years. But due to some health issues I wasn't able to continue it. So now I am on a break for 1year

Very informative video thank you Mam

Thank u uuuu so much.

I am 57,and joined in voxguru,took classes for filim light music and enjoyed the classes.great enjoyment.

I am 70 years old. Thanks. I have started learning music. Purchased a harmonium and started riyaz following this coaching.

If you are enjoying your journey then it is a right choice made. Simple.

I am 35 and been learning, love it

Exactly I was thinking about this two days back.. and see here is the video :) :goodvibes:

You are a great teacher

Well said!

Madam, your lectures provide mileage to my thinking to learn music at nearly 80 yrs of age🌷👍🙏

Mam! Your classes are soo helpful. I am a BA Vocal student. Your classes about swara excercises are helping me a lot. Thankyou mam 🙏

I am 34 years old but I never feel embarrassed as I love to learn and love music.. My teacher is 10 yrs younger than me but still my guru.. Guru is guru and student is student by experience

Very inspiring talk madam...am in mid 50s started off my music class.. reached varnam in carnatic..as u rightly say no need to feel embarassed...my problem is a bit of breathlessness..have to work on it...just watched your videos for voice culture and breathing techniques... thank you for sharing ❤

Great advice

Thank you maam

I am 60 year old and your video inspired to take up music.

Thanks a lot ❤

I am 50 plus n I am learning music through my Guru. I love the simple video of voxguru n do my riyaz. Hoping to improve my singing in the process. Agree to each word of Pratibha ji..live and focus on the present..n enjoy the journey rather than worry about future.

For older people, the goal will never be to take it up as a career. It must be something else. For me it was the ability to sing kritis. I wanted to sing all the devotional songs I like. That is the reason so I am not intimidated by the time frame because my teacher teaches me great Krishna songs and bhajans along the way. I also learn pasurams on my own. So be excited about the possibility than be intimidated by the time period.

I am a Psychiatrist and I am 61, I am learning Carnatic music from a 16 year old 😊

Music 🎤🎵🎶🎼is eternal . Never ages . 😭.fan PS