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Sburns0057
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12/29/2019 4:02 pm

I'm a 57 year old beginner. Don't even have a guitar yet. I'm going to get one today. I hope this old dog really can learn this new trick.

Steve


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ChristopherSchlegel
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ChristopherSchlegel
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12/29/2019 5:42 pm

Hey & welcome, Steve!

Originally Posted by: Sburns0057

I'm a 57 year old beginner. Don't even have a guitar yet. I'm going to get one today. I hope this old dog really can learn this new trick.

[p]If you can, go to a local music store & try a bunch of guitars! Explain what your goals are, what kind of music you want to play.

Put a bunch of them in your hands to see which one one feels the most comfortable & fits your hands.

Best of success!


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Joe105
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Joe105
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12/29/2019 6:27 pm

Hi Steve. A warm welcome to you.

I wish you lots of success learning to play guitar.

Oh, and 57 is not old. I am 75 and still not old.


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William MG
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12/30/2019 1:23 pm

Hi Steve,

I started last Jan at the age of 55. I think this was my 3rd or possibly 4th attempt since the age of 17 to learn to play. This time around though I made the decision to stick with it. Haven't missed a day of practice yet.

Take your time, get regular practice, things will come together.


This year the diet is definitely gonna stick!

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LisaMcC
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12/30/2019 6:37 pm

Hi Steve,

I look forward to seeing you in Guitar Fundamentals!

We start at the VERY beginning, and ease you in.

As for your age, you're a spring chicken. My Dad started playing at the age of 78![br]-Lisa


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Sburns0057
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01/02/2020 2:46 pm

Got my guitar and have been spending time with Lisa every day. I'm on lesson 6 of simple C and simple G. Thanks for the encouragement.

Steve


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matonanjin2
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01/02/2020 3:28 pm
Originally Posted by: Sburns0057

Got my guitar and have been spending time with Lisa every day. I'm on lesson 6 of simple C and simple G. Thanks for the encouragement.

Steve

Sheez!!!!! You can't do that!!!!!!!!

Btw, welcome. There are a lot of us "old dogs" on here trying to learn a new trick. I'm not as old as Joe105 but almost.


[u]Guitars:[/u] 2014 PRS Santana, 2013 PRS Paul's, 2009 PRS Hollowbody, 1972 Gibson ES-325, 2012 Fender Strat American Standard, 2012 Yamaha Pacifica, Martin M-36, Martin 000-15M, Seagull S6 Classic[br][u]Amps:[/u] Fender Blues Junior III, Boss Eband JS-10, Line 6 POD 500X, Quilter Microblock 45

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