Lloyd P Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hi everyone, a brief introduction - I'm 53 years old with absolutely no musical experience (although I did play the violin once in junior school!) who has realised a life long ambition to learn to play the bass guitar. I am aware my age is against me but I have plenty of enthusiasm and a desire to learn, and have gauged my expectations accordingly. I was fortunate enough to buy a used studio Squire Fender Deluxe 4 Jazz Bass from Danny Fox in Sheffield (Bassman Danny Fox) as Jazz/funk is the road I want to travel down,and have found an excellent tutor to help me achieve my goals. I look forward to interacting with you guys thru this excellent site and will no doubt be pestering you all for help and advice [url="http://s1300.photobucket.com/user/lpenpraze/media/P1000301_zpsyqee9pga.jpg.html"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Loads of advice available here, just ask away. 53? Always remember that you could've not picked up the bass at all and that would've been a shame. Jazz/funk? Groove on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hey Lloyd, I picked up bass last year at 52 and am doing the Rockschool music grades with a tutor. Yup, I will never be a world class player, but boy am I having fun. What us more mature people may lack in learning speed and agility is made up with doggedness to get it right! Never too late to start, unless you want to play in boy band without looking like the over friendly uncle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hi and welcome, lovely bass John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd P Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 [quote name='Bobthedog' timestamp='1430648636' post='2763287'] Hey Lloyd, I picked up bass last year at 52 and am doing the Rockschool music grades with a tutor. Yup, I will never be a world class player, but boy am I having fun. What us more mature people may lack in learning speed and agility is made up with doggedness to get it right! Never too late to start, unless you want to play in boy band without looking like the over friendly uncle! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Your age is [i]not[/i] against you! Nice bass, I had one of those for a while. Love the Ebonol board. Edited May 3, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 53? You young whipper-snapper! Plenty on here older than that, myself included. In fact your age is [i]for[/i] you, as by now you have the life skills to apply yourself and make fast progress. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99mustang Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Welcome, I was 42 when I started. 99% self taught, very slow learner and still progressing. Most of all still having fun with it Sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd P Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) [quote name='99mustang' timestamp='1431447864' post='2771500'] Welcome, I was 42 when I started. 99% self taught, very slow learner and still progressing. Most of all still having fun with it Sent you a PM. [/quote] Thanks �� Edited May 12, 2015 by Lloyd P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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