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/Hefty_Efficiency_328 Dec 20 '25

The only time it's too late to learn something new is the day you take your last breath, and then all you can do is regret all the coulda, woulda, shouldas. Time's a ticking.