QUOTE (thefireball @ Sep 30 2011, 03:29 PM)
I started playing my first chords on October 29, 2008. Ready for a laugh?
Ready?
READY?
Brandon, I'm not laughing at all. In fact, I think this was a
brilliant idea. Especially seeing & hearing you play now! I think this post will be an inspiration to many learning guitar.
QUOTE (jawilco @ Oct 8 2011, 03:52 PM)
I started playing when I was twenty or twenty one years old. That was about forty years ago. I have only recently begun learning about the modes, and certain other scales.
... The big break thru for me was the internet with the availability of information you find there.
Long story short, I don't think age really has a lot to do with anything. I think it's really how you feel, and how you approach life in general. So far it's been a trip. I still enjoy playing, but now my wife comments that I'm sounding a lot better these days...a good thing !
I started playing at 13 (48 now), had private lessons for a while, then put away the guitar being frustrated with my slow progress. But like you said, with the internet & technology available today opens up new options we didn't have 20 or 30 years ago. The tools available over the internet (read "GMC") made me want to try again. So I picked up my guitar again a little over a year ago. The callous pads I have developed on my fingers feel cool & keep me practicing so I don't lose them.
Ben said it in another post I read today that it has a lot to do with "desire". I couldn't agree more. But you really have to have that desire when you start playing whether you're 11 or 71!
So, is age an obstacle? No, the lack of desire, lack of motivation & those who discourage us are the obstacles. That's why I love GMC! Being part of this community motivates & encourages me to practice more & strive to reach my goals.
I hope I haven't rambled too much & now it's time to go practice!
Gary
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