Whether you are a complete beginner, a player looking for other outlets or someone coming back to music here is some information and ideas we hope you find interesting.
Several studies have shown strong correlation between playing music and increased brain functions. So whether a child or older person, it is simply good for your brain.
The step by step achievement of learning and improving on an instrument (including your own voice) brings great confidence to people who may have felt music was beyond them. It is achievable for virtually everyone and each step along the way leads to further confidence.
Playing music has a clearly recognised benefit to your spirit and lifts your emotions. You can feel this yourself when you listen to music you love so imagine what it does for you when you play.
Music is imbedded in all our most social activities. Playing music with other people is the most extraordinarily human method of communication. You can play music with and be understood by people whose spoken language you can’t speak or understand.
You can start to learn to play music at any age. The Suzuki method includes teaching of children (with their parent(s)) from age 2. Others believe that from age five children have better focus.
There is no age that is too late to start playing depending on your physical and mental condition. Many people start instruments as adults. We have taught 80 year old music starters!
It is a good idea to pick an instrument that you love to listen to.
Below is a link to a choice of beginner’s instruments for all ages.
You played when you were younger and want to go back. Well do it! Your brain has stored most of what you learned and probably as an adult you will get more out of it. “What should I do?”
Choose the instrument you want to learn. Maybe what you studied originally was not your first love.
Get help! You can get group, one to one or online lessons to get you back and give you confidence. There is a lot of fun to be had as an adult going back to music if you put in the work.
Believe in yourself. If you think you can and are prepared to do the time you will get great pleasure from this journey.
So you play an instrument or sing but you’ve seen or heard something else that has taken your fancy!
You should find a second instrument easier than the first (there are exceptions like Uilleann Pipes!) With the first instrument you learned the language of music. You need to apply that language to a different conversation.
You have the confidence to know you learnt your first instruments. Apply it to the second instruments and indeed a third!
Below some good ideas…
Notice on Delivery times and help with your order.
We would like to assure you that your custom is very important to us and we will do our very best to process your order as soon as possible so you can enjoy your purchase at the earliest possible occasion
Most customer orders that we receive Monday through Thursday depart within 36 hours of receipt. Orders received on Friday through Sunday will generally depart Monday or Tuesday depending on volumes.
Most orders are shipped with DPD and their delivery time within the Rep of Ireland is generally within 24 to 48 hours. This means that most orders should be received within 2 to 4 working days
Over-sized or Over-weight items, which include some digital pianos, drums and amplifiers, we generally deliver ourselves and we will contact you as soon as possible to arrange a convenient time for delivery.
If there is a problem with your order we will contact you within 2 working days to resolve any issues.
If you have a query about your order or placing an order within or outside the Rep of Ireland please email info@waltonsmusic.ie or call;
Fiona 086 0284929 Monday through Sunday 9.00am – 9.00pm
Niall 087 2267740 Monday through Sunday 9.00am – 9.00pm
We will be happy to help you!
For your convenience here is a link to purchase Gift Tokens
If you are not sure exactly what your Partner, Child, grandchild, Sibling or Friend would most appreciate musically as a gift, our gift cards are an ideal solution.
Of course we may be able to advise you or help you make a decision on a gift so feel free to email us info@waltonsmusic.ie or call
Fiona 086 0284929 Monday through Sunday 9.00am – 9.00pm
Niall 087 2267740 Monday through Sunday 9.00am – 9.00pm
However if you cannot decide or would prefer to let them decide themselves our gift card can be used
The Gift card functions like a credit card and can be used to pay for a full or partial purchase. If you only use part of the value to can keep the balance towards a future purchase.
If the recipient of your gift has any questions about the use of their card you can give them the above numbers and we will be happy to answer any questions to get the best from their gift.
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