Too old to learn?

[mlb1399]

I have messed around with it for about 3 years, but finally got serious about it 8 months ago. I was typical person who would go and buy a guitar, play it for a few weeks then not pick it up for a couple months. I followed this pattern for 2 years, playing for 2 months not playing for 4 months. What helped me, is to start taking lessons. I know a lot of people on here are self taught and that works for them. I personally feel by taking lessons, I am held accountable for my progress by my teacher. So that may help you get serious about it. My only advice is that if you do want to take lessons, find a person that's willing to teach you what you want to learn and not what they want you to learn. I took lessons from another guy who was teaching me old mcdonald and crappy songs like that. It is definitely more motivating to work on songs that you like.

[BADGERDJQ]

I appreciate all the responses and the warm welcome to the boards. I am sure I will say something lame in the future and you can burn me then. I picked up the guitar again the night I posted this and have played every night since....forgot how much it hurts the fingertips. Thanks again for the replies/advice.

[lieinourgraves]

my dad played in college too. hes 52 and since all of his sons our out of the house he has had time to pick up the guitar and is starting to play again. Dont worry keep playing