Old Folks Boogie!

Hi, new member here. I’m David Williams and I’m located in Birmingham, Alabama. I retired a few years ago (currently 68 years old) and one of the things I wanted to do when I retired was to learn guitar. I played around with an old acoustical guitar my wife took to summer camp MANY years ago and using another popular online course, but just wasn’t feeling it. So I bought a MIM Stratocaster, joined Guitar Tricks and I’m really enjoying myself now. I’m really excited about learning to play and just need to convince my left hand fingers that they need to get with the program. I’ll get there; just need to practice.

Great stuff, rock on

Welcome, David!

i hope you have a ton of FUN learning to play guitar here with us!

rock on, Lisa

Originally Posted by: dwilliams3913 I’m really excited about learning to play and just need to convince my left hand fingers that they need to get with the program.

Right, those....Fingers. They'll come along. Have no doubt.

Hi, David. I am 68 as well, but still have a year or 2 left to work. I live in the Atlanta area. I am going to try and get a new Player Strat this week. Probably why I am still working ;)

I play in a community band (percussion) and a lot of our members are in their 70s and some in their 80s. Until recently we had a Director Emeritus that was in his 90s. I think that music helps keep us mentally alert, physically able and helps with a good attitude.

Kudos for doing music, it is what makes life worth living.

Peace,

Myst

what can i say , life in the old dog yet . ive just joined and loving the struture and had a quick look at some of the songs that i feel i can get stuck onto . Im from a place just outside Edinburgh in Scotland . My birthday is on friday 56 and still learning , just recently took up the art of playing this year . This site is brillant , after looking at you tube and paying for lession this site is just what i need to fuel my passion .

May the rock be with you , bro hugs to you all

Kevin