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Post subject: Learning to play
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:36 am
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Hey guys. I'm a newbie. I first started to learn exactly a month ago. I'm 26 so I hope it's not too late for me to learn.

I first bought a Seagull S6 Original acoustic.

Then was into Blues so I bought an Ibanez AS73B (but I brought this back to the store in exchange for...)

Gibson Les Paul Studio Brown Mahogany with Burstbuckers Pro.

Then bought a MIM Standard Candy Apple Red (2008 I think)

I originally wanted an MIA Standard Fender but they didn't have it in the Candy Apple Red. Looked over to the other side of the store and fell in love with the looks of the mahogany Les Paul Studio. From the looks of it, the MIM pretty well built. The frets aren't sticking out (a turn-off for me) and it stay in tune so far. All of these guitars in a month.

Did I go overboard?

How long did it take you guys to learn?


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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:41 am
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I can't speak for everyone, but IMO if oyu can afford them without neglecting other responsibilities, than its no ones business but yours.

As for how long to learn. A couple years before i really felt competent. but I am still learning all the time.It never actually ends.

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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:43 am
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Twelvebar wrote:
I can't speak for everyone, but IMO if oyu can afford them without neglecting other responsibilities, than its no ones business but yours.

As for how long to learn. A couple years before i really felt competent. but I am still learning all the time.It never actually ends.




Yup. I've been playin for bout 2 yrs but you keep learning.


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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:53 am
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Well, so far you've got a good arsenal building up. That might help make you a more rounded player in the long run. Just keep with it.

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I'm 26 so I hope it's not too late for me to learn.


It's NEVER too late.

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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 11:33 am
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My Dad started bass when he was in his 40s, so yeah 26 isn't too old at all.

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Post subject: Re: Learning to play
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:28 pm
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[quote="tabananjp"]Hey guys. I'm a newbie. I first started to learn exactly a month ago. I'm 26 so I hope it's not too late for me to learn.

Hi

I was wondering the same thing too, I started playing a year ago and I'm 47 years old, but I always wanted to learn and it is better late than never.

you are still a "pup" you have lots of time to learn and be great! :)

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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:31 pm
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hi,

it's never to late. i've started with 27. it's a way for me.

all the best, have fun.

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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:29 pm
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age doesnt matter as much as the will to learn does


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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:52 pm
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Welcome! Never too late to learn.

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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:29 pm
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Becoming a good player takes 3 things

Learning HOW to practice.
Learning WHAT to practice.
Practice, practice, practice.

Its never too late to learn and the guitar you learn on is a very minor factor. Clapton first learned on a cheap guitar with a bad setup.

Its easy to get caught up in buying the next guitar of your dreams. Be careful to not let this start taking your focus away from practicing and learning.


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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:14 pm
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Darkly Dreaming wrote:
It's NEVER too late.
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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:16 pm
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I am going to be honest with you son when i first picked up a Guitar it came naturally after that i would sit in my room for about 7 hours straight improvising songs and took Music Theory on Saturdays.

And no you are not to old start playing guitar i picked up my first Guitar at 15 i am 18 now and a Session Guitarist.

Focus on the Guitar and you will learn, If you really want to make it big i suggest take some classes on Music Theory and learn all the Scales and Chords you can and practice them each for about 10 hours straight.


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Welcome aboard! Two things you need to know about guitars: Its never too late to learn, and you can never have to many! Half the fun is the ride. Enjoy the trip! 8)

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Post subject: Re: Learning to play
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:10 pm
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tabananjp wrote:

Did I go overboard?

How long did it take you guys to learn?


Sounds like you have some nice guitars so no, you did not go overboard! As far as learning, you learn something new everyday so just keep on playing. 8)


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Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:45 pm
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Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your new guitars and new pursuit.

I started last year at age 45 so no, it's never too late.

Just do a little bit every day and you'll improve in no time. And feel free to come here and ask questions.

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