Hi again, Scott @Scottp63, when I decided to pick up guitar, I researched programs and landed on Justin. I’ve explored other programs, but haven’t tried them at length. This community is a huge bonus that other programs just don’t have. I use other resources in complement to this one, usually for a specific song, or something I’m struggling with. (Did I mention I have no natural talent? 
) Agree with free being a good price, especially for such quality content, and especially for a retiree! I support Justin as I can, though, and it feels nice to support someone who gives so much. I did start taking lessons with one of Justin’s approved teachers earlier this year (so after I’d been doing lessons for about 2 years) and it’s been great.
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Hi Scott, @Scottp63
Welcome here and I wish you a lot of fun 
And getting to know the whole platform here takes a while, I was also a 'complete computer no nothing about something at all ’ person and I sometimes read back things that I posted in the beginning that make me feel well 
, but I didn’t break anything. 
Take your time here and practice a lot now you have the time
Greetings,Rogier
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Hello Scott & Welcome!
I think you will find that learning guitar is challenging & often difficult but it’s so rewarding as you progress! Justin has the best online courses I’ve found! As a “dabbler” for several decades, I found that the last several months with Justin have really helped me to learn new skills & get better at the ones I already have!
The fact that the app & the website don’t sync is a bit frustrating… I try to use this to my advantage. I normally do lessons & track my progress on the website & use the app for lesson review. Just this morning I was waiting at my doctor’s office & watching Justin discuss Developing Repertoire in the App! Using waiting time to my advantage! The “Guitar Karaoke aspect is good too! A good habit is to listen & write down the chord progression the first couple of times… then maybe listening a couple more times while strumming muted strings to get the rhythm/feel of the song. Then, slow it down & try a play-along!
Before long you’ll be strumming away at full tempo!!!
Good luck!
Tod from New Mexico
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Exactly what Tod said! Weclome, Scott.
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Hi Scoooter & Welcome!
How cool to be returning to guitar after a 40 year hiatus! Hope that Justin can help you to become the guitar player that you dream of becoming!
If you’re playing the same guitar that sat unused for 4 decades, it’s definitely a good idea to take it to a shop & have it re-strung & setup by a qualified guitar tech or luthier… the playability will probably be so much better afterwards! Let them know you’re a “newbie” & that you need some light or extra-light strings to help ease a bit of finger pain until you develop calluses!
Always remember to Keep it Fun!!!
Tod
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Welcome, Scooter, the Scotts are stacking up! A relative youngster, you’ll do great!
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Been on the forum about a month now and just discovered this thread. I was doubtful about learning guitar at my age (67) so finding so many people in a similar position is really encouraging.
I’m working my way through grade one of the beginners course and so far, (sore) fingers crossed, it’s going well.
Good luck to us all
Mick
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Welcome, Mick, I’m 65 and only started 20 months ago (with having NEVER even touched a real guitar before) and I’m having fun and doing well enough that I decided I needed an acoustic guitar to go with my cheapo Strat and much nicer PRS. You can do a lot at our age! Have fun!
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Hi Mick @micknew, and welcome! Glad you found us, and thank you for the introduction. Now…don’t be a stranger… 
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Yeah I’m currently using my sons old Yamaha acoustic, it’s decent enough, but have promised myself an upgrade when (if) I complete the beginners course
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Hello Mick & Welcome to the ‘Old Dog’s’ kennel!!!
I saw your intro post the other day but someone walked into my office & I got too busy to reply, so Welcome to the Community as well!!!
There are A LOT of older learners here who are having loads of fun along the way in their musical journeys!
Speaking for myself, although I may look older than Tommy Emmanuel, I’m never going to be able to play like him!!!
Enjoy putting your knowledge of music theory to use with a new instrument & most importantly, keep it fun!!!
Tod from New Mexico USA
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Hi Mick, @micknew Welcome I the old peo dogs house 
No… if … complete ,just when. It’s fine to do so just start looking for a new (second hand if necessary) guitar Happy hunting 
Greetings, Rogiere
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I started at 67. Here I am, eight years later, still at it. I’m no virtuoso, but I play well enough to keep myself amused for a couple of hours every afternoon, which is all I was really looking for.
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Yeah that’s pretty much my aim. The thought of playing in front of any sort of audience fills me with dread, but if I can learn enough to amuse myself I’ll be more than happy.
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At my age, I’ve decided that playing guitar is a good alternative to taking Prevagen
Memorizing songs and lyrics beats playing games on the iPad. The guitar works all portions of your brain very well.
I started earlier than you (at age 55, and retired at 59), and like you, I find great enjoyment in being able to play a piece. My sole audience is one of my cats, who insists on being in the room with me. My wife, however, takes no interest whatsoever in my playing. It would be nice to be complimented on my playing for once, but oh well… That’s why I have you guys! This community is awesome!
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Glad I’m not alone in this. My wife has never commented on my playing, one way or the other, in the eight years I’ve been doing it. I assume she’s operating on the “if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” principle. If I mention that I’m learning a new song, the response is “hm.”
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Hi Hec, yes as in electrician and looking forward to my retirement although I have about 8 years left to go 
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Well I have given the trade up now and taken on a new trade Glyn being blues guitar so I’m sure as our trades suggest we will stick in and get it done my friends 
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I’m sure we’ll give it our best shot
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Hello everyone! I didn’t see this thread when I posted earlier this evening concerned that I was one of the few aged 60 and over just starting out to learn how to play a guitar. I’m 68 and have progressed to knowing the first three chords that Justin teaches. It is nice to know that I am learning with a lot of others in my age bracket. I don’t feel so lonely now. Nice to have a group of Seniors to ask questions to. Thanks to @Richard_close2u for creating this thread and to @markr31 for pointing it out to me. I’ll take a long read through this thread tomorrow afternoon.
Cheers! Pastor Dave (Wheelin_Rev)
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