Horning in The Grown-Up's Guide to Making Music for Fun

Millions of adults play an instrument simply for the joy of it. Yet countless others have yet to discover the many benefits of creating rather than just listening to music. Horning In is a complete guide for both newcomers as well as adults who once played an instrument but later abandoned it to the demands of career & family. It begins with the rewards of amateur music--reducing stress, creative expressions, interaction with others--& advice for overcoming the obstacles of age, lack of time & perceived lack of talent. Ensuing chapters compare various instruments & tell how to match the right one to the reader's interests & capabilities. Then comes the main message: Adults are not children & their approach to learning music has to take into account the differences.This part is packed with advice on solving the problems of scheduling, practicing & avoiding family conflicts. Teach yourself methods are compared to structured learning modes, with recommendations for finding a teacher who understands & accommodate the adult's special circumstances. The book concludes by telling how to keep enthused--finding groups to play with & developing attitudes that will keep music making an active part of one's life well into the senior years. The authors own experience as amateur musicians combine with real-life stories of many others to inspire readers. Over 100 illustrations & cartoons keep the tone lighthearted & easy-to-understand. Included is a glossary of musical terms, a list of books, videos, online resources & thorough index.Germer, Jerry is the author of 'Horning in The Grown-Up's Guide to Making Music for Fun' with ISBN 9780967551708 and ISBN 0967551706.