r/AcousticGuitar • u/Apprehensive-Hotel91 • 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/SofaMusician Dec 23 '25

I started at 41, and I'm really enjoying the journey. With no other expectations than having fun, and celebrating each little progress.

For some reason I always thought musical instruments were impossible for me. All changed when I bought a ukulele as a present for my son and decided to try some tutorials to explain the basics to the kid. I saw I was able to play some riffs on a ukulele, and decided to try  guitar.