learning to play at 70

I started lesson with guitattricks about 3 mos ago. I play at a group that I joined where its open mike. That way I can play and learn from my peers also. Well one of the long time players saw me struggling with the guitar he invited me to his studio and I've been putting about 8 hrs aday with him, he's retired too so he and his wife are happy I'm there and I am too. I'm having a tuff time with rhythm and he's having a heck of a time teaching me. But finally I found the tool section of guitartricks took me along time but thats helped alot.I hope to be with guitar tricks a while and hope to make a couple of friends out there in guitar land. I'll be 71 the 17th of this mo. been married for 46 yrs. my wife doesn't understand the guitar craze either. But that's the way it goes I've got a limited amount af time obviously to learn to play I've taken voice lessons so sing good but I want to also play the guitar, and of course do a good job when I do it. My Dad & Mom both played my brother plays my oldest son his wife and their two children play so u see I ain't got any choice besides the fact that I've wanted to play all m,y Life. So wish me luck and if you have any suggestions let me know. Thanks Herb

Welcome aboard Commander! I salute your desire to learn to play. Very admirable and it sounds like you're off to a good start. I am sure that you will find Guitartricks to be a very, very valuable tool in your quest. Plus there are very helpful and knowledgeable folks here who will gladly answer any questions you can come up with.

Any Happy Birthday to you a little early. :)

Herb,

That is truly admirable; you're an inspiration to the rest of us!

I'm a beginner also, and you're an inspiration for me at 52 Sir

Hello Herb.
I also just joined. Little more than 1 month. Last birthday Feb. 14th turned 67.
Progressing slowly, enjoying greatly.
March 17th ... St. Patrick's Day.
All the best, take care.

I am 53, so I like you am a late bloomer. Always wanted to play and am taking lessons currently as well as working off Guitar Tricks. Good Luck!

yeah thats an inspiration alright
no time like today to do what makes your heart smile...
no such thing as its too late to learn!
Happy Almost Birthday to you

First, I'd like to thank this thread and participants for making me feel just a wee younger at my oh so youthful age of 43. Yes, right at that age that you realize that you truly aren't indestructible and things are starting to creak a little.... ;)

I've been playing at various levels of involvement since I was 17. I like that folks of all ages come here and are willing to pick it up no matter the age. It's just a joy that you get when you hit that right note, chord or what ever it is. It sinks in deep there somewhere. Even when you are bustin' your hump like the Commander is, it's still something enjoyable and fulfilling to do.

My wife (who passed away a few months back) started to pick up the instrument. She played piano as a kid but always wanted to play guitar. I was teaching her the basics and getting her through the physical struggles many have talked about here. She would practice most days. She was picking it up pretty fast even though she thought she was horrible. She was comparing to me who had played for 25+ years. When she started to get timing and stuff down, she was like a kid. It was fun and that's the moment you live for when playing.

Welcome to GT Commander. I think you'll like it here.
Doug