Your story is almost the same as mine. I had never touched a guitar until I was 62 and had double knee replacement surgery. I started playing to keep my mind and hands occupied during my 9 month rehab.I decided to give GT a try. Lisa's lessons sold me and I have been here since, My advice would be to be patient with your lessons, find something that you like to do with your guitar just for fun, and remember it's the long run......Have Fun!!