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Posted on 12/31/15 at 8:08 am to rpg37
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I was an athlete growing up. Bottom line. Football, track, XC and Swim
Not sure what that has to do with anything. I was the same but I have played guitar since 7th grade.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 8:12 am to tidalmouse
I've been wanting a guitar and got one for Christmas, about to start learning, was thinking of getting lessons but may just go the YouTube route, we'll see
Posted on 12/31/15 at 8:29 am to rpg37
you want to be a beater or a blower?
This post was edited on 12/31/15 at 8:32 am
Posted on 12/31/15 at 8:32 am to rpg37
If you should decide to go with the piano or violin, check for any Suzuki method music teachers in your area that are willing to take adult students. With the Suzuki method you don't read music until years down the road so children play amazing pieces at a very young age. Not having to read sheet music to play makes it MUCH easier.
I know there are Suzuki violin videos on youtube, so perhaps you could play along with them. You would still need someone to teach you how to hold a bow, etc., so I don't think you could really just rely on videos.
My ex taught Suzuki method for many years. The few adult students she had were parents of children taking lessons. They typically progressed as fast or faster than their children.
I know there are Suzuki violin videos on youtube, so perhaps you could play along with them. You would still need someone to teach you how to hold a bow, etc., so I don't think you could really just rely on videos.
My ex taught Suzuki method for many years. The few adult students she had were parents of children taking lessons. They typically progressed as fast or faster than their children.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 8:39 am to rpg37
Play the skin flute......
Posted on 12/31/15 at 9:47 am to Kracka
Check out the ukulele. They are cheap and there are tons of resources on youtube to learn how to play.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 9:50 am to rpg37
As a musician that plays professionally, whatever you decide to do, learn by learning songs. Note for note. Start to finish.
Running through scales, theory, and "ideas" was a horribly boring experience. Once I started listening to and learning songs, it all began to click.
Running through scales, theory, and "ideas" was a horribly boring experience. Once I started listening to and learning songs, it all began to click.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 9:51 am to rpg37
Learn drums first, after you can keep time it helps with other instruments. Plus if you do your own recording, being able to record drums first helps out tremendously.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 10:00 am to diat150
Second the ukulele. Got one for $60 on Amazon because like the OP I wanted to learn an instrument. After a couple of days on Youtube it resembles music. Easy little portable thing that's a lot of fun.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 10:09 am to rpg37
Go for it. It really isn't that expensive. I played piano for years, but let it go for the past 12 years. Would love to learn violin. The amount time you have to put into practice is considerable though.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 10:41 am to rpg37
You are 28 years old. Focus on your productive life and improving your earning potential.
Forget about useless and time-wasting endeavors like learning an instrument. Like one poster said, you might as well learn how to rap. Both are useless time-wasters for a 28 year old man.
Focus on your vocation. Learn a PROFESSION, not how to play cowboy chords on a Gene Autry guitar.
Oh, and, Happy New Year.
Forget about useless and time-wasting endeavors like learning an instrument. Like one poster said, you might as well learn how to rap. Both are useless time-wasters for a 28 year old man.
Focus on your vocation. Learn a PROFESSION, not how to play cowboy chords on a Gene Autry guitar.
Oh, and, Happy New Year.
This post was edited on 12/31/15 at 10:42 am
Posted on 12/31/15 at 10:53 am to Champagne
God damn, you sound miserable. Having hobbies apparently isn't adult enough for you. How stupid.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 10:54 am to HogBalls
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How about the skin flute?? Let me unzip my pants so you can practice.
Just so we're clear, you're asking a fellow male poster to blow you
Posted on 12/31/15 at 11:04 am to Peazey
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God damn, you sound miserable. Having hobbies apparently isn't adult enough for you. How stupid.
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.
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Posted on 12/31/15 at 11:09 am to rpg37
Learn piano first. It's one of the easiest to learn and doing so will give you a great foundation in music theory and reading music. You start by getting a keyboard and taking lessons.
Once you are remotely competent with the piano, you move on to another instrument.
Once you are remotely competent with the piano, you move on to another instrument.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 11:28 am to Champagne
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it is time to get to work and forget about useless time-wasting activities like learning guitar.
If you are banking on it for a career, sure. It is never time to give up on constructive (and learning music is constructive) things that you enjoy. That's miserable bull shite. Playing an instrument is no different than gardening, woodworking, or hunting. You think if a novice hunter went to the outdoor board and asked about how to get into the hobby and what would be a good starter rifle they would tell him to stop wasting his life on silly pursuits? frick no.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 11:33 am to Peazey
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gardening, woodworking, or hunting
None of these pursuits are nearly as time and life consuming as becoming a guitar player. But, lots of people have a guitar and can play parts of a few songs, so, achieving that level probably equates with wood-working.
Guitar requires a few hours a day every day to become very good with the instrument. Not many people have that kind of time to spare.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 11:33 am to rpg37
I played violin for 7 years and percussion for around 5 or 6.
If you want to start violin, pick it up with your child. You can practice together, and sit in on their lessons.
Violins aren't cheap, but you can find one used that's reasonable.
If you want to start violin, pick it up with your child. You can practice together, and sit in on their lessons.
Violins aren't cheap, but you can find one used that's reasonable.
Posted on 12/31/15 at 11:42 am to Champagne
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Guitar requires a few hours a day every day to become very good with the instrument.
If he's trying to become a professional and concert level musician, sure. If he wants to enjoy himself and expand his appreciation of music he can fiddle around for a half hour or hour most days and more if he has time for it. You are assuming this guy is trying to become Phillipe Quint or a rock star or something. You don't have to be great at something just because you enjoy it. You don't give up on cooking interesting meals because you will never be John Besh.
If he gets bored with it and quits then it is no different than every other hobby ever that people try.
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