Hi Folks

Have been on Guitar Tricks for about a month now. Just a little background, I have always been musically inclined. I played trumped in the high school band and got to be pretty good. I love to listen to music and have always been fascinated with the guitar. I really wanted to pick it up in my mid 40's but was working, raising a family and traveling a lot so I never got around to it. I'm 71 now and was talking to my wife about playing. Being retire, I have pleanty of time for practice. As we talked I began to wonder, if I had started when I first thought about it, how good would I be after 25 years? Then I said I don't want to be 80 and say "what if"? So, here I am.

From time to time I hope to make other posts about progress and problems.

All comments are welcome and trust me, you won't hurt my feelings. At 71, I'm like a duck. Things just roll off my back.

Hello!

I've been on for a week. I know it says I joined in 2014. I probably made an account and that was it but here I am now. I also have a background in music as I played drums in school and trumpet as well. I played bass in my band back in the early 90's.

I awlways messed around with guitar but never got past the point of knowing a few chords and strumming. Now at 43, I want to really know how to play and not just strumming. I want to play lead stuff over time. I started at the very beginning with Lisa. Even though I know all of this stuff already so far, I decided to take the full course and start from scratch. It's a very good site and learning tool. Everything is well explained. Since I have some experience she says something and I'm waiting for her to explain why or what and she does everytime. I'm very impressed so far with this. And I'm happy to see at 71 you decided to get on board. Very impressive! Best of luck to you. And have fun!

Hey Neville.. Welcome to GT.. As long as you are having fun, that is what counts.. Having a good place to practice is a big help.. Good luck