I took up the guitar as an absolute beginner a bit over five years ago at the age of 43. Playing guitar has been a hobby and a means of relaxation for me. No doubt that learning an instrument is a challenge for us older folk. It was pretty humbling when a few years into it, I encouraged a friend's 13 year old son to take up guitar and within 18 months watched him pass me by! I recognise that with career and family responsibilities I just don't have the drive or time to progress as fast as I would like. I try to stay fairly relaxed about my progress and just enjoy the journey. I'm happy at how far I have come and look forward to getting better over time.
Cheers,
Carl
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