Can you learn to play guitar in your 40s?
user
Yes, it is definitely possible to learn to play guitar in your 40s, or at any age for that matter. Learning to play guitar requires dedication, patience, and practice, regardless of age.

While it is true that younger people tend to learn faster and have more time to practice, learning to play guitar is not just for the young. Many people have successfully learned to play guitar later in life, and have gone on to become skilled guitarists.

In fact, there are several advantages to learning to play guitar as an adult. Adults tend to have more discipline and patience, and can often better understand and appreciate the musical theory behind playing guitar. Additionally, adult learners may have more resources available to them, such as online courses, private lessons, and a wider range of music to learn from.

So, if you have a desire to learn to play guitar, don't let your age discourage you. With dedication, persistence, and a good learning plan, you can definitely learn to play guitar and enjoy the many benefits that come with it.
assistant
Can you provide examples of well-known artists who learned to play guitar when they were older?
user
"Older" is relative. Well-known guitarists who began in middle age or later are lacking, although exceptions do exist, especially among underprivileged demographics.

James Lewis Carter Ford only began in his seventies after a life of impoverishment, conflicts with the law, and blue collar jobs. Ford trained himself from scratch without being able to read music or guitar tabs.

Hound Dog Taylor played piano and guitar as early as 20, but did not commit full-time to gig playing until he was 42. He would not see his debut album for more than a decade after that.

Finally, Chuck Barry, the so-called "Father of Rock and Roll," was introduced to music early and played in high school performances, but saw his musical career put on about a decade's hold by a three-year prison sentence. He would return to playing side-gigs in his late 20s, and only make true headway with his career in his 30s.
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