Is It Ever TOO LATE To Learn Guitar?! feat.  

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Never too late. A newbie here aged 63. All the best to everyone. Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Lockdown newbie at 61yrs old 😀 Been playing for 2.5 yrs now and have over-indulged buying guitars, ten thus far. I’m just as enthusiastic for all things guitar today as I was at the beginning, I just love practicing and trying new songs and playing styles, thanks Marty. My favourite is strumming but I’m now trying to develop my soloing. I’ve also stripped down and rebuilt a Strat and Tele. I subscribe to 20 guitar YT channels and watch all postings daily, I also practice guitar for around 3 hours per day. I’ve been to see Tommy Emmanuel, Joe Bonamassa, Clive Carroll and Michael Lemmo in concerts this past year. I just can’t get enough guitar in to my life; love it.

Started 3 months ago at 34, this channel a massive source of learning. My chord changes are slow, I can't do an f chord with the bar to save my life but it's definitely one of the best things I've done. The satisfaction of even slowly getting a tune out is great. Latest work for me is Martys Hotel California acoustic lesson - 3 months ago I would have laughed at you, I didnt even know any chords. Now trying to learn an awesome song and its fulfilling as hell. Don't talk yourself out of it, go for it!

picked up a guitar in March 2020. Releasing my third album in 2023. Maybe not the most technical or proficient, but Marty and many others led to writing and recording original music, and doing my own guitar solos! Never too old.

Guitar is something I have had an intermittent relationship with for a long time. However, when I ended up in rehab for alcoholism, I knew I had to re-invent myself. The more time passed without alcohol, I realized that my 2nd instrument is actually the one I love the most. I have a degree in Jazz saxophone performance, and it will always be a part of me. But I just can't be in a bar anymore, where most of my gigs were (festivals always have booze, too - I played a lot of those). As I have come to know myself with a clearer head, I am applying my musical knowledge to my guitars. It is such a source of pure joy!! I work in a music store, and I recommend your channel to anyone getting into guitar. I've learned so much from you. My life is so much better in every way, and I've never loved music more than I do over the last few years. It's NEVER too late!! And my knowledge of effect pedals has increased exponentially, bringing me even more Music Therapy. There is nothing like distortion to help me constructively turn anger into encouragement. Love your channel!! Along with the great playing and dog cameo.

Hello. I picked up the electric guitar when I went on my 50ft birthday. Now I’m 53 and I trying to play every day and I own several electric,s and some acoustic to. Several amps have landed in home to and I just looove it. Marty is my favorite RU-vidr teacher.

Started taking in person lessons last December, at age 54. It's been a challenge but I'm sticking with it. Investing $400 in a Martin 000X1AE had me debating if it made sense as a beginner, but the playability has made a big difference for me.

If you are willing to put in time and effort then you can. But it still depends on whether you got the "hands & fingers" for it...

I started at age 53👍. No formal lessons..just RU-vid. I love it..

Never too old to have fun and learn. Dedication and motivation are all that matters

I started 6 years ago at 42 and glad I stuck through the toughest parts of learning cause now I’m not great but can pickup the guitar and let out some frustration

Started a few years before I retired.... never had time married, children, working two jobs. You really helped me a lot getting started. Thanks!

Started learning guitar at 45. It's never too late. Fifteen minutes every day and over time I learned. I play every day and love it. Marty, you have taught me SO many tunes! Thank you.

I picked up the guitar at 48 and now 50. I have to say I'm pretty damn good even though I've only had 2.5 years of learning. I wish I picked it up way earlier but it's never too late.

I love rayland so much He was num 1 for me on Apple Music this year for both albums and songs and artists Yellow eyes Willies song Mtn song Good mmornin I can’t get enough of what this dudes doin. Rayland if you’re seeing this much love dude you really made my year

I played in HS band, sold my guitar to buy food in college. Restarted at 59. Love my music all the more now

53 here. Started almost 4 years ago. With Marty! Love it. Scent Lok yes! 🦌

Dude got to see Rayland Baxter with Bjorns and Lumineers and he was so good starting off the show! I've loved a lot of his music. Glad you had him on

Mid 60, I am… Thanks for the morning jam!

44 played since 20s might be getting decent by 87 yes old

At 45 I have been playing around a year, your videos are invaluable Marty!

It’s never too late but best to start early

I’m playing 50 years and would love to learn it someday. Soon.

I’m obviously a ‘youngster’ starting at 59. If I can play *anything* by Jimi Hendrix then I’ll die happy 😃

That was a sweet jam session and cool tune. Thanks guys!

Great topic Marty! Very timely, my dad was just telling me on Thanksgiving that he wants to learn guitar but he feels like he’s missed his opportunity lol. He’s not even that old, he’s 53. Sent him this video. Anyways, thanks very much Marty have a great day.

55 here and been playing for about a year, can play a few things nothing special, but thanks to Marty I'm getting better.

Hell no, it’s never too late to play guitar. You are never too old to learn an instrument!

Can you teach me to play "45 " by Shinedown

I played for about a year when I was 18 or so, then stopped and focused on vocals for a while, then just quit altogether for probably 10 years. Just bought a guitar in Sept 22 and am digging in again. Marty, you're like the @chrisliepe of guitar, and I don't have higher praise than that. Learning a ton from these videos!

As soon as I heard that song they jammed I immediately went to go look up their music. That song got me hooked. Amazing sound.

I learned around 5 open chords in college, hardly touched the guitar for the next 15 years...in 2016 I started getting into it again and all the new RU-vidrs out really helped me....play most every day these days at 41. Working on triads now. I should be fairly proficient by the time I'm 55 ... :)

I got my first guitar for Christmas and I’ve been watching your videos in anticipation. I love how detailed your explanations are of everything and I’m so excited to start learning!

Stop this collab is everythingggggg

Just turned 45 started to finally learn how to play the guitar after years of always wanting to. Gotta say I'm loving it, I'm in a position where I can dedicate the time learning,it's been frustrating and rewarding in equal measure at the moment. Some days I feel like im cracking it,other days I feel like introducing the guitar to the nearest wall. That said I'm finally doing what I wish I did when was younger. I wanna give Marty a shout out here coz he's helped me loads. Love the channel, keep it goin brother.

Lockdown noob at 47, turning 50 soon and this is like mediation to me! I will play until I’m dead and gone! 😊

Bought a guitar/amp in June, age 61. I can barely beat my way through a 12 bar blues, but my life has changed for the better forever.

I love your stuff. Is there any chance you could do a "bed of roses" lesson? If not that's fine. -Dennis

Would love rayland to come to Australia some time!!!

Hey Marty whats your favorite song to play?

Not play guitar almost 20 years ur videos inspired me to play again. Glad my basic still strong and just need to polish a little bit with practice. Thanks

Song request - Game of Love by Santana and Michelle Branch (written by Gregg Alexander BTW). Learned it last week and would love to see the Marty tutorial!

When I was 18 I saw Rayland perform for the first time and it was what inspired me to start making music, he’s an absolute legend!

Jammin with the pooch!!Sounds great, Appreciate all the lessons.

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks

I've played bass in bands since I was 15, so 30+ years at this point. I've owned 6-string guitars but was always too intimidated by the amazing players I jammed with. The day Eddie Van Halen died, which was also at the height of COVID lockdown, I decided enough was enough and ordered a pack of strings from Amazon for same-day delivery, found a bunch of tutorial videos (this channel was the first, actually, but Robert Baker has also been a great resource) and started my guitar journey. A couple of years later I... still suck, but I can play some songs and I'm learning more all the time! It's giving me something to work toward but still be happy with where I am now.

Nope, it never is, it’s just a hobby, you could get mad you could be happy, it’s good to keep you busy (but in a good way), everyone knows you can never take the elevator on guitar, there’s always stairs , and i’m midway on those stairs, Marty has helped me through it, ask him

Love the vibes Marty. Much thanks family

I say nope, it's never too late. ❤

I’m 17 and I legit thought I’m too old to start now, I wanted to start way earlier but I actually believed that I’m too old. This makes me feel better!

My whole life I thought that you had to be special or you had to have some kind of gift to play the guitar at 42 years old. I picked up the guitar during the pandemic and I haven't looked back since people like Justin guitar. Marty, music carry too smooth. Have really helped me to love the guitar even though I suck and I still sound like trash My wife left me my dog committed suicide. My cat ended up being a serial killer and all my children turn their back on me. That's how horrible I sound on the guitar but at least it brings me peace. You never too old to learn ✊🏿✊🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

I have to re-learn. I first started learning from Marty back in 09. I tried to learn every lesson he taught and did. Then i graduated college, and had more kids, and had to get a new job, and excuses, excuses, excuses. I bought 2 les pauls this year to make myself play more. i didnt. But this vid did!!!

57 years young here. I have acquired a Yamaha FG800, a Dean AXS Parlor and an Enya Go mini and I'm ready to start.... again. I'm trying to pick up new songs from RU-vid but I feel like I need to do more. Not sure where to go from here. Give me a few ideas if you ge t a chance. I'm a quick study and ready to start! I appreciate all you videos. Informative, educational and entertaining!

I need a video of how to play bad things I’d love to learn it

I played a little bit at age 7 to 9 then quit for 22 years then got the itch real bad and bought tons of gear and amps and guitars and now I have a sweet home studio and I write and play every single day. I love every bit of it❤

Marvelous piece, masterfully performed. Thank you, gentlemen!

Please make a lesson for the thunderstruck solo 🙏🏻

Hey Marty and Rayland, great performance. Loved it!!

20 just started a few weeks ago. Best of luck to you all

Picked up the guitar again after 20 years! So I’m practically a newb now. 🥴

Marty could you please teach us how to play 'Angie' by the Rolling Stones? 😃

rayland is a legend.. u da bomb for having him on marty!

My channel documents my slow learning

Totally looks like a ski instructor from breck

He's just the coolest dude, man. U too Marty, obviously.

All the dudes gotta be baked with those cheeses and awkwardness 😂 I love Raylands music so much

@MartyMusic those boys are the real deal dang it man lol

It’s never too late. People think when they want to learn later in life, they’re expecting to shred and be epic on guitar. But you can always learn simple chord songs and you’ll have TONS of fun.

Got the budget Dave grohl taking part as well! Lol

Please tell me you got him to do this one in lesson format?!?!

Anyone know that beautiful song played on the outro?

Can you do a tutorial for disposable heroes by metallica

I started at 61 and now play 4 or 5 times a week for that last 3 years.

its not too late, its never too late

At 55 I started and never gave up , bought more guitars and they never went in the closet.....

That was cool :)

that jam was rad

Oh Lordy. THAT was so good. What was the name of that song.and is it available to download 😁 I just started playing last year at 62. Still can't master a single bar chord. I've figured out lots of ways around it but if there's any big tips that might help me I'd be greatful. BTW love you lessons.

It’s never to late to learn anything, including guitar 🎸

It's never too late... Please do a tutorial on " it's a man's world by James brown"

Am I the only one who at first thought the guy sitting next to Marty was Dave Grohl?

Pls do more a7x

what's the song barney is playing at the end?

Do a yellow days tutorial

23 year old with dreams off living that rockstar sex money drug life i just got a Gibson let’s see how this goes

It's never too late to learn anything.

Aging GenXers are interested

36 year old newbie here, one year in

what’s the name of his second riff

Crossover episode !!

No age is "too late". It's an absurd question.

He started playing in his twenties? That’s considered old?!😂

Easy! No

Another reminder of how much I suck...so I guess I disagree.