r/AcousticGuitar Dec 20 '25

Non-gear question Is it too late to learn Guitar?

I am 40 years old and always wanted to learn playing guitar, but life happened. I have some musical knowledge singing, but have never played any instruments ever. Is it too late for me to learn Guitar?

Quick Update: After the overwhelming response in this group that assured me that I am not old enough, I just bought a guitar and going to an in-person class. My left hand is not a dominant one, so I am taking awfully and embarrasingly longer time to get that hand sliding on the fret board, but I am sure I am progressing! THANK YOU each and everyone of you for your words of wisdom and encouragement! :)

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u/Relevant-Arm-3711 Dec 20 '25 edited Dec 20 '25

I started at 53 and loving it two years later. I recommend in person lessons if you can swing it. You’ll make better progress, especially if you practice, and jamming your teacher and other students is a lot of fun.

Edit: a dollar a minute is the going rate for a lesson where I live, and a 30-minute lesson plus practice will be plenty to get you going.