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03-15-2007, 03:47 PM
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Hi all! I have wanted to play bass as long as I can remember but never did for various reasons. I am 45 years old and have zero experience with music. I have searched the forums and found a few guys that say they started bass in their 40's or 50's but they had experience with other instruments. The more I read this and other forums the more I think that maybe the boat has sailed on learning an instrument. Anyone here start playing their first instrument in their 40's? I'm not looking to be in a band or be a rock star but just looking to have some fun. What do you guys think?
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03-15-2007, 03:50 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Lakland Basses | | Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mississippi / Memphis, TN | | | you never can be too old to learn something new. go for it!! |
03-15-2007, 03:52 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cottage Grove, St. Paul suburb | | | Without a doubt, go for it! |
03-15-2007, 03:55 PM
| | "Is our children learning "Is our teachers teachin | | Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Joplin,Missouri | | | I have a student that is in his late 40s.. I say go for it buddy!
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03-15-2007, 03:56 PM
| | | Of course you can!! You are never too old to play music (or start learning it). Go for it  . It will be a unique experience, your personal "journey", no matter your progress and level, as long as you enjoy doing it. Cheers. |
03-15-2007, 03:56 PM
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I agree 100% you have more than plenty of years to play bass. Anyways why not try it if you don't your going to regret it. Go for it! |
03-15-2007, 04:01 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cottage Grove, St. Paul suburb | | | I might add that I'm 57, have been playing since 1965 and I learn something new every day. No matter what level you aspire to (or reach), playing is a great creative outlet and is tons of fun. |
03-15-2007, 04:03 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle | | | Go for it! I figure as long as you love something who cares about age. |
03-15-2007, 04:03 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Madison, WI | | | You have to start when your 15. Sorry, other wise you don't get to learn the handshake. j/k, I say go for it because the feeling you get when pulling off a really cool lick can't be beat. |
03-15-2007, 04:14 PM
| | | You won't find anyone here on TB that will tell you otherwise. As long as your fingers still move you can enjoy the bass.  |
03-15-2007, 04:28 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Corinth, TX | | | I started at 50 and find I love it more than I even expected. I have been playing a little over a year. If you want to play, give it a shot...I had no music experience for over 30 years. Never played a guitar...
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03-15-2007, 04:29 PM
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03-15-2007, 04:30 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Plant City, Florida | | Quote:
Originally Posted by kaz1961  Hi all! I have wanted to play bass as long as I can remember but never did for various reasons. I am 45 years old and have zero experience with music. I have searched the forums and found a few guys that say they started bass in their 40's or 50's but they had experience with other instruments. The more I read this and other forums the more I think that maybe the boat has sailed on learning an instrument. Anyone here start playing their first instrument in their 40's? I'm not looking to be in a band or be a rock star but just looking to have some fun. What do you guys think? | Dead is too old. Otherwise... Welcome to the club! |
03-15-2007, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Atomik Rooster Dead is too old. Otherwise... Welcome to the club! | +1 |
03-15-2007, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by lonote ... No matter what level you aspire to (or reach), playing is a great creative outlet and is tons of fun. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Atomik Rooster Dead is too old. Otherwise... Welcome to the club! | + 1,000,000!!! Go for it!!!!!! 
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03-15-2007, 04:33 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ireland | | | Unfortunately anything past 44 is conisdered too old for learning music
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03-15-2007, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by IotaNet + 1,000,000!!! Go for it!!!!!! | Where have you been? I haven't seen you here in a while. |
03-15-2007, 04:37 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Gladstone, QLD, Australia | | | 45 "may" be pushing it a bit for BMX and BASE jumping...
but for bass??? you're still just a lamb, mate...
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03-15-2007, 04:42 PM
|  | Jammin for the Lamb! | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago - NW Burbs | | | Everyone will think you are a "seasoned professional" - you won't have to get over that "oh - he is too young to know anything/know better!"
We have a pastor who started at our church who is in his late 50s...he has only been a pastor for a year or so (after seminary) but everyone just assumes he has been a pastor all of his life and gives him the respect he is due...I think it will be the same with you....
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03-15-2007, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by theshadow2001 Unfortunately anything past 44 is conisdered too old for learning music | That's why I can't get into a metal band even though I cut my bass teeth on bands like Accept. lol... Keep up, junior... if you can. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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