There are many good reasons to sing or play an instrument as a senior, not only health related ones
Music lessons for seniors
Are you a senior and already a bit older but you would like to learn to sing or play an instrument? No problem!
One is never too old to sing or play a musical instrument
Making music at age has many advantages
Learning to play an instrument especially as a senior, among others, has many health benefits
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Calms you down
Music calms and lowers blood pressure
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Makes you happy
Making music releases happy hormones (endorphins)
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Promotes fine motor skills
Playing an instrument improves your coordination
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Boosts your immune system
Improves your overall immune system
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Fosters togetherness
Playing an instrument with other people creates positive experiences
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Improves your memory
Making music builds new synapses and improves your memory
There are many different ways to take music lessons
Private music lessons
Private lessons are the most common way to learn an instrument or singing and is usually only between one teacher and a music student. This is the most individual way and gives the student the possibility to achieve goals fast. Private lessons are flexible and can even happen at your home.
Group music lessons
Playing an instrument in a group and with people of the same age is fantastic for seniors. Of course it is a little bit less tailored to individual needs, but the social interchange with other seniors is great to make new connections and stay in touch.
Online music lessons
For those that are limited in their range and time can always consider online music lessons. This might not be the best option for elderly people or seniors but it still is very convenient and easy to organize with a phone or a laptop at hand.
Three different music lesson options that suit your need
From private lessons to public music schools – your options are endless.
Public music school
Public music schools exist almost everywhere in Switzerland and lessons usually take place on the premises of the school. The lesson times are almost always fixed on a regular basis and time for at least one semester. Usually students are limited in their choice when lessons take place and which teacher is assigned. Special offers for seniors are different from school to school.
Private music school
Private music schools are often to be found in urban areas and usually also offer music lessons at the premises of the school. The timing of the lessons during a week are usually more flexible as compared to a public music school and subscriptions are mostly shorter than a full semester. Some private schools have special formats for seniors that would like to learn an instrument.
Private music lessons
Private music lessons as such is the most flexible option to learn an instrument or to sing. Lessons take place at the place of the student, at the teacher’s studio or even online. Date and time of the lessons is agreed individually and can vary from week to week for the ultimate flexibility.
Renting or buying an instrument – that’s the question!
Some musical instruments are pretty expensive – renting might be a good option if you want to try it first.
Instrument
Buying
Renting
Piano
As of CHF 4‘000
As of CHF 70/month
Digital Piano
As of CHF 250
As of CHF 30/month
Guitar
As of CHF 200
As of CHF 30/month
Singing
N/A
N/A
Violoncello
As of CHF 4‘500
As of CHF 55/month
Violin
As of CHF 2‘000
As of CHF 30/month
Flute
As of CHF 20
N/A
Transverse Flute
As of CHF 800
As of CHF 30/month
Clarinet
As of CHF 800
As of CHF 40/month
Trumpet
As of CHF 500
As of CHF 25/month
Sax
As of CHF 600
As of CHF 50/month
Drums
As of CHF 2‘000
As of CHF 60/month
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