I’m 30 and trying to get back into piano after being on and off for years. I started around 12–13, was fairly consistent early on, but stopped around 18–19 when school got overwhelming. After that it became really inconsistent, and I eventually quit lessons because I wasn’t practicing enough or improving. I still have some of my old books and a basic foundation, but I’m not sure how to approach restarting:
rebuild fundamentals from the ground up? or jump into pieces I actually want to play?
My goals:
- play full pieces confidently again
- improve without burning out
- stay consistent long-term
- play a mix of classical and pop I actually enjoy
I’m not planning to do formal exams right now, but not ruling it out long-term.
For anyone who’s restarted after a long break:
what worked for you?
how did you stay consistent?
how did you balance fundamentals vs enjoyment?
Any input or resources would help:)