I started out on the piano at the age of 9 (I think). played for 2-3 years then I got tired of that so I pretty much quit, which I regret to this day. then I played the trumpet in the school band in the 5th and 6th grade. then I picked up the guitar somewhere around the age of 14 (I think), and haven't been able to put it down since, I am now 24. The only problem is that I'm a visual learner, and can't find anyone to take lessons from, so I still can't play lead :( oh well, maybe I'll pick it up one of these day's.