Who Can Learn The Guitar?
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This is an age-old question about learning to play the guitar. People of all ages want to know if they have what it takes to learn the guitar. Parents ask this of their children. Is my child old enough to learn? Older generations ask, am I too old to learn to play? This topic seems to be on the minds of all students considering guitar lessons so it’s worth discussing.
Are you too old to learn guitar? The answer is no. Your age has nothing to do with learning guitar, regardless of whether you are 8 or 80. As long as you are physically able to fret the strings on the fret board, meaning that your fingers can move freely, you can learn guitar.
Adults Can Learn Easily
Another question asked, is it hard for adults to learn guitar? Possibly but not because of the reason you think. The advantage that younger people have is due to the fact that they have more time to practice. Older people just have less free time on their hands. They work a full-time job, have bills to pay and life goals to stress about, kids to raise, etc. Once people enter their 20s or 30s, time becomes a very scarce commodity.
Retirees
The lack of time is the biggest inhibiting factor in learning guitar for most adults simply because the guitar takes practice and practice takes time. People at a later age, however have more free time on their hands in retirement age. They are working less, the kids are out of the house. This means they have more time to practice guitar and can, therefore, learn to play.
Adulthood has its challenges, but also its perks when it comes to learning guitar.
You know the music you like
Since you have been listening to music for decades, the motivation you get from wanting to learn a song you love or a genre of music can make a huge difference.
Playing guitar reduces stress
Once you are comfortable with the basics and reach a level where you enjoy playing simple songs, grabbing your guitar and doodling away can become a great way to escape from everyday stress.
Adults are better at time management
It’s easy to make time for a new hobby by prioritizing it over other less important things that may have eaten away at your time.
You have command over your finances
You can sign up for guitar lessons. Get that beautiful guitar that will motivate you to play.
Anyone can learn to play guitar at any age, as long as they have enough time to devote to it. If you have always wanted to play guitar and you find making music motivating, don’t assume your age is an issue. Make the time and you will reach your guitar goals. You will feel yourself getting better with each day of practice and you will hear the results.