Free piano class for seniors only in HCMC

September 3, 2024 | 09:06

TPO – The students of that special piano class are all between 70 and 80 years old, the youngest is 65. However, twice a week, they meet together to nurture their passion for playing the piano.

Regardless of rain or shine, every Tuesday and Friday, elderly uncles and aunts from many places in Ho Chi Minh City, sometimes even Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Long An ... also take 2-3 buses to go to class at Upponia Center (Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City).

The class has nearly 50 elderly students. The youngest is in his 50s this year, the rest are 70-75 years old. Their hair is already gray, their hands are wrinkled and trembling, but they are still happy when they play the piano.

Ms. Tran Thi Tho (standing), founder of Upponia Center, confided that in the past, the center mainly taught music to children. Having heard many stories about the love of music from grandparents when they brought their children and grandchildren to class, Ms. Tho decided to open a free piano class for the elderly.

Teaching piano to the elderly is not easy when their fingers are stiff, not flexible and their memory is not sharp. Many places are reluctant to accept elderly students because teaching is very difficult and takes more time.

Yet Ms. Tran Thi Tho not only opened a class but also taught free of charge to the elderly.

Students also guide and help each other through each note and keyboard.

“The older people are very conscious about studying but forget quickly. If we charge them tuition, they will hesitate to go to school. So I thought about not charging tuition so that they can focus on studying,” Tho confided.

Every student, regardless of age, has an interesting story that inspires others to pursue their passion. Everyone is excited and enthusiastic every time they come to class.

Uyen Phuong

Source: https://tienphong.vn/lop-dan-piano-mien-phi-chi-danh-cho-nguoi-cao-tuoi-o-tphcm-post1669301.tpo