re: I want to learn to play an instrument - get me started...

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God damn, you sound miserable. Having hobbies apparently isn't adult enough for you. How stupid.

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No, I'm fine. I have probably to many hobbies. I was simply trying to offer some helpful advice. It's not easy to make your way in the world today, and, at 28 years old, unless you are already wealthy, it is time to get to work and forget about useless time-wasting activities like learning guitar.


The OP needed to hear all sides of the issue. I was simply presenting a "tough-love" view of the issue, because I knew that the vast majority of the other posts would be "go for it, man" "great idea" "my cousin plays guitar and he's really good".

I've played guitar for many years myself. I started at age 14. Believe me, I spent a lot of time practicing and playing songs.

But on the other hand, Fender makes the Squier brand, and you can find a good Squier if you try them out at the store. They are quite inexpensive, and you get a lot for your money. PLUS the small practice amps out there today are quite cheap and quite good for the money.

Forgot to add one final thing: people approaching the age of 30 need to think about spending at least an hour a day devoted to physical fitness. Guitar is sedentary activity, so, every hour you play is an hour you could have been working out. I myself find that it's a constant struggle to find time to both work out and practice guitar.