Just introducing myself. I’m Neale, 63 years old and recently retired and decided it was time to take up guitar. I’d tried briefly when I was 19 but didn’t have the time or patience then to keep with it. Justin’s website is incredible and makes learning so much easier and fun.
I started 6 months ago with an acoustic guitar, but on Justin’s advice a bought a cheap electric guitar which is so much easier and more friendly on the finger pain.
Currently on Module 10 of the beginners course and thoroughly enjoying it and excited about the progress I’m making.
If there’s anyone at a similar level in the Leicestershire area who fancies buddying up for a few jams and practice then contact me.
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Hi Neale and welcome to this wonderful community I hope you enjoy the journey if you need any help at all just ask, I am 65 in about a week’s time same story as you so there you go cheers Hec
welcome
Welcome to the forum Neale
Hi Neale,
Welcome here and what a good to start now you got a lot of time to play ,have fun 
Greetings,Rogier
Welcome to the community Neale.
Welcome Neale! I’m sure you’ve seen that you’re in good company here. Hope to see you around the Community!
Welcome to the forum Neale !
Hey Neale, welcome to the forum, great to meet you. Awesome you are picking on a life long goal. The reward is very good. I started over 10 years ago when I was 53 and being able to just pull a song or two or three out of my back pocket any time, thanks to Justin, is a wonderful thing. Look forward to hearing more from you.
Hello Neale & Welcome!!!
I hope that you have lots of fun in your guitar Journey!
Learning to play is definitely challenging but also very rewarding! Enjoy!
Tod from New Mexico USA
Hi Neale, welcome to the community forum.
Hi Neale.
Welcome to JustinGuitar and this fantastic community. Please take your time to look around and get to know the wider space.
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Richard
Thank you all for the warm welcome and the encouragement. I hope to make contributions to the forums as I progress.