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I want to learn playing guitar...but I am 23..do u think am old to learn guitar?

Only serious answers, else I like to hit the abuse key!

Update:

I must add that, am not a music freak..I just want to learn some instrument as a hobby and for time-pass.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    I never played an instrument before in my life and at 25 I started playing 4 instruments in the same year. Now I am 29 and I can play all of them decently. You are never too old to learn anything! I knew a guy who was in his 80's when he started to learn the mandolin, and he was an excellent player. As with anything, it takes time and dedication. If you are willing to put in the time to practice you can be a pretty good player in a couple of years. Go for it!

  • 1 decade ago

    No not at all. I started playing when I was 18. Some people pick it up faster than others. So don't get discouraged when you are just starting out. If you can afford it I recommend getting guitar lessons they seemed to help me more than those books you buy can. Good luck 2 ya and rock on.

  • 1 decade ago

    I don't think you're too old. I was 23 when I started piano. You just have to be patient because as an adult beginner you KNOW what it's supposed to sound like and it will be a while before you get there. Go for it and I wish you the best.

  • 1 decade ago

    No! I started learning when I was 10, but I have a friend that is in her mid-thirties that just got a guitar. Old dogs can still learn new tricks (you're not old though, you're younger than me!).

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    it's not to late.I'm 14 and recently I'm taking lessons.You might as well start.No you can learn.Learning guitar is a bit hard at 1st it depends if you have a good teacher.I think yes go learn learning a insturment is fun.Once you get the hang of it you'll be grateful you learned.I asked a simalar q&a about playing gutiar also.So good luck !I'm sure you'll end up be good at it:)

  • 1 decade ago

    You are never to old to learn something new. If you think about it we all learn something new everyday. If you really want to do just set you mind to it and you will do it. Good luck and let us know how your doing!!

  • 1 decade ago

    piano is easier, but its big,, i didnt start playing till i was 19,, i'm 40 now and still play, its a really good way to pass time, and no your never too old to learn :)

  • 1 decade ago

    my hubby and his brother were 17 when they started to play guitar. they have been playing for 16 and 18 years now

  • 1 decade ago

    Take it slow and easy. You can learn anything you set your mind too.

    Source(s): Good Luck!
  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    That's great hun.... It's never too late to learn anything if you want to bad enough....more power to ya, have fun....

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