Picking up an instrument as an adult can be one of the most (0) ENJOYABLE (ENJOY) things you ever do, although it is not always easy. The 1DECIDE to start lessons often comes after watching a favourite band or simply hearing a song on the radio. Most 2BEGIN quickly discover, however, that progress takes time and requires a great deal of 3PATIENT. Teachers usually recommend short practice sessions 4DAY rather than long ones once a week, since consistency is what really builds skill. The first few months can be 5FRUSTRATE, especially when your fingers refuse to do what your brain is telling them to. Still, there is nothing quite like the 6ACHIEVE of playing your first full song without mistakes. Little by little, your 7CONFIDENT grows, and what once felt impossible becomes second nature. Before long, you might even find yourself jamming with friends or performing at small 8MUSIC events in your local area.