I started playing guitar 3 months ago. Never played any musical instrument before, never had any interest in music, I do not sing and cannot dance.
It gets worse: I am 74 years old (yes, I used to play with the dinosaurs when I was young).
So, what happened?
I cannot offer a clear explanation. Simply, I realized that I had stopped doing a few things like skiing and windsurfing and I wanted to start something new, different, challenging.
Sometimes in life you need to get out of your comfort zone and try something new.
What I was not prepared for is that I really like it: yes, it is difficult, sometimes painful, progress is erratic, but the satisfaction is immense.
I savour every step: the first few notes / strums (amazing: I can actually produce sounds!), reading the tabs and being able to turn them into music, the first time I finally succeded in changing chords…
It is like discovering a new world. Thankfully my wife has been supportive all the way.
After a couple of courses here in Italy I found Justin Guitar and really liked it: I like the structure of the courses, the teaching style and the overall spirit.
I bought the app (very useful) and love the Playing it forward concept: I plan to add it to my list of Christmas gifts
Welcome Alberto. Great introduction. As we age we do lose or give up some youthful pastimes (like playing with dinosaurs). I played weekend league football all my life, retiring at 54 because I couldn’t keep pace with the younger players. Also I’m an AC Milan supporter! There’s nothing like starting a new love affair late in life -
with a guitar. And you will meet some good people in this community too.
Hello Alberto, welcome to the community forum. Congratulations on your discovery of music through guitar playing and finding a new passion in your life. Have fun.
Welcome dude…I bought a guitar during Covid, when I was in my early 60’s. It’s been a fun journey, frustrating at times, rewarding at times. There is so much to learn, so the journey will never end. Enjoy it!
Welcome! I think you’ll find that there are a lot of older players here. I think it’s a great new hobby at any age. There are studies that indicate that playing a musical instrument is like a total body workout for the brain.
all my life, retiring at 54 because I couldn’t keep pace with the younger players. Also I’m an AC Milan supporter! There’s nothing like starting a new love affair late in life -
