Can You Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

[ljguitar]

Originally Posted by Acoustic Voyage

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the forum and new to acoustic guitars. However, I am not new to this world. I'm over 55 and I am looking to learn the guitar. Any good resources for older persons who are learning? Thankfully, I do have a basic understanding of standard notation for music and tablature.

I appreciate any support. Thanks in advance!

Hi AV…
I taught fingerstyle for 40 years locally, and plenty of my students were older than you.

I'm 75 (in 2024) and still learning 'new tricks'.

[Denandannie]

Check out Gibson Learn and Master. It’s not cheap, but worth your consideration.

[airborne1]

I’m 75 years of age and have found David Pots Song Notes to be very helpful.

[Coler]

You're not too old.

My advice to add to what others have said is to try to find people to play with. If that is not possible, play along to recorded music. This is the single biggest boost you can give yourself.

It's worth doing even before your technique is up to it. Just try to pick out single notes that fit with what's being played. It will develop your ear and your sub-conscious awareness of notes on the fretboard. Even 10 - 15 minutes a day will make a huge difference. And presumably you are a music lover so it's no real chore to listen to music you like.