too old to play?

[Dead Winter]

Welp, I have been wondering/pissed off about this subject for the past week or so, and I've just gotta know you guys' opinions on this. I started seriously playing when I was 20, and I am now 24. I've made pretty decent headway, playing for approximately 3 and a half years. However, I see that most guitarists who make it start out at a fairly young age. I think I started about 15 years too late, but that's just me. Am I running a losing race? What do you guys think about this subject?

 

[FailingAcension]

I don't play guitar, but if you like it, KEEP PLAYING!

 

[Ultimate_Symphony]

you really shouldn't look at it like a race, more like a proggresion the more you practice the better you get. I wouldn't say that you are too old if you like the instrument keep on it but if you want to be a virtuoso like let's say MJR or Jason Becker then you are a little late My best advice keep on practicing and don't let your age bring you back, who knows how good you can get with lots of practice.

 

[Sunbane]

I've been playing the guitar since I was 16, but I never had the mindset to really learn anything before I was 21 or so. I couldn't shred if my life depended on it (didn't have the patience I guess), so I just developed other facets of my playing.

 

[kamikaze]

Ive played since i was 10 years old, Im now 27. I took me plenty of time learning cool techniques because i was self taught. Just keep playing day in and out, Your never too old, Concentrate on music theory and make sure you have friends that play too, that helps Keep at it for sure

 

[union9]

Like the other guy's said.To old?...my ass.I started when i was around 16,took lessons for a year,but drugs seemed way more fun at the time,but i've keep't at it.I'm now 27...i am working in two bands....self taught all the way.

 

[7 Dying Trees]

Never too old to play or start playing. It's wether you will get enjoyment out of it or not. If you like it, why stop? I am not planning to quit any time soon, past it or not!

 

[davo]

It doesn't make a bit of difference... why exactly are you playing anyway... maybe because you like it?

Everyone's a different story man... but unless you're playing because you dig it then.. yes... give it up.

 

[Russ]

Originally posted by thrashmetal78
Welp, I have been wondering/pissed off about this subject for the past week or so, and I've just gotta know you guys' opinions on this. I started seriously playing when I was 20, and I am now 24. I've made pretty decent headway, playing for approximately 3 and a half years. However, I see that most guitarists who make it start out at a fairly young age. I think I started about 15 years too late, but that's just me. Am I running a losing race? What do you guys think about this subject?

Don't worry about age bro. ..24 nowadays is like 34 10-20 years ago, people are living longer.
..Only worry about age if your thinking about playing old-fart music like Bruce Springstein-type crap.uke:

 

[Opus(sy)2]

im 16, i have been playing for 8 years....so maybe im not the right person to answer this but even if i dont make it (which is very likely considering how many bands actually get somewhere) i dont intend on ever giving up the guitar....i love playing it!

 

[xenophobe]

Age matters not... As long as YOU enjoy doing it, then don't let anything get in your way!

 

[Metal is Religion]

It doesnt matter how old you are. as long as you are living hte metal way, it doesnt matter!