Grandpops

Hi everyone,

I had a guitar 40yrs ago but at that time was unable to get access to a teacher and there was no internet then so had a 'teach yourself guitar' book but could not get on with it so the attic gained a guitar! Last year was clearing out the attic and the guitar was about to go either on ebay or to a charity shop. A friend said 'why not get onto the internet and see all the sites that teach guitar' so I did. Found it ok but far too confusing with so many there. Eventually joined guitar tricks and I am slowly getting to grips with the guitar (a new one!). So here I am probably the oldest member of guitar tricks at 84 I am enjoying the challenge!
Arthur03

Hey grandpops..
You got me by a few years..
Welcome to guitar Tricks..
I believe we had a fellow that was 82, at least that I read, but that was a few years ago..

Originally Posted by: arthur03Hi everyone,

I had a guitar 40yrs ago but at that time was unable to get access to a teacher and there was no internet then so had a 'teach yourself guitar' book but could not get on with it so the attic gained a guitar! Last year was clearing out the attic and the guitar was about to go either on ebay or to a charity shop. A friend said 'why not get onto the internet and see all the sites that teach guitar' so I did. Found it ok but far too confusing with so many there. Eventually joined guitar tricks and I am slowly getting to grips with the guitar (a new one!). So here I am probably the oldest member of guitar tricks at 84 I am enjoying the challenge!
Arthur03

Welcome sir! Good to have you!

Hi Grandpops, I am 64 and trying to learn guitar. I have a couple of electric and an acoustic, but I also have a parlor size (short scale) Stella acoustic that my dad noodled on when I was a kid. If i ever learn the discipline of practice I may even learn to play by the time I am your age. Having too much fun here and hope you are also. Thanks for you post.

Welcome Grandpops! I just turned 49 a few days ago but I have been trying to learn guitar since my grandparents bought me my first one when I turned 15.

So awesome that you picked up guitar again! I look forward to hearing some great stuff. Your influence will definitely be much different from a 25 yr old like me. Keep us posted with videos and compositions as you progress!

Well, I'm not as old as you but I am 71 and just starting. Practice is a bit tuff for me time (and finger) wise but I must admit that I to tried a teacher but found it to expensive and was about to give it up when I discovered this site. I really love it. The pace is right for me as a beginner and I can "really" see were to place my fingers which is GREAT! I hope in maybe a year I might even be able to play a song by memory :-)

Welcome everyone!

We are looking forward to hearing about your progression as you continue to practice!

The Guitar Tricks community is very supportive and encourages members to share tips with one another.

It's never too late to pick up the guitar!