Over 12 is "too old" in Poland

[pianolearner]

I was chatting with a Polish woman at the gym and I mentioned that I was learning to play the piano. She said she would like to learn but felt that at aged 29 she was way too old to start. I tried to explain that it is never really to late to start and she was surprised. She explained that in Poland many teachers wouldn't be interested in taking on a student over the age of 12 because they believe it's too late.

[phil13]

Really?

What about those that want to learn it for fun? Surely thereisn't a rule in Poland that you must not learn for fun?!?

And do they not know the stories of great pianists who started much later than usual? I think Brendel started at 18-19, right? And there are at least a few others.

Idk, I started at 11.5, and I'm turning out fine. Why would someone who started a few years later than that be any worse?

Phil

[prometheus]

I wasn't aware of special Piano Laws in Poland. I was aware about the identical twin 'taking over' the country.

[pianolearner]

I wasn't aware of special Piano Laws in Poland. I was aware about the identical twin 'taking over' the country.

The identical twin is one of the main reasons why she left Poland.

I don't think it's a piano law, it's just the general consensus or Philosophy amongst teachers there. I am looking for opinions from people who may have experienced this.