insideKENT Magazine Issue 50 - May 2016 | Page 56

ARTS+ENTERTAINMENT IT’S never too late TO LEARN cont. Knitting Piano Learning to play the piano well is many people’s dream, and although it looks difficult, it doesn’t need to be out of reach. Mastering the basics of piano won’t, with plenty of practise, take long, although reaching the impressive levels of grade 8 could take many years – but is that a problem? Why not spend years learning something new? The fun is in the realising that there is a lot to be learned, rather than reaching specific targets (although if you do, congratulations!). Learning the piano will give you insights into music you never knew existed, and, as well as giving you a new talent, will also open up a brand new world. For piano tutors in both Kent and Sussex, visit www.musicteachers.co.uk to get an idea of the teachers near to you and what they specialise in. Knitting is becoming increasingly popular amongst all age groups from the tiniest of children (using specially adapted needles) to the older generation. It’s a great way to unwind (pardon the woolly pun) and it can be done anywhere – even on holiday. And getting to grips with the basics usually takes no more than a handful of minutes – once you know how to cast on, knit rows, and cast off again, you can get started. Unfortunat [Kۛ