There have been numerous studies on mature first-time musicians, and the conclusion is, when it comes to learning an instrument, there is absolutely no such thing as being too old. Adult music lessons can produce outstanding, confident, and highly skilled musicians. According to Norman Weinberger, a neuroscientist at the University of California. "A lot of people believe the brain isn’t very plastic after puberty." In fact, the brain maintains its ability to change. Is it as easy to learn something when you’re 65 as it is at 5? No. But can it be done? Yes. Benefits of Learning an …