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@richmilito5417

8 ай бұрын

How about 80?

@Add_Account485

7 ай бұрын

Such a good soul . How beautiful

I started at 48 years old, during Covid. I'm pretty far along, a year and a half later, and my practice time is extremely limited; not even an hour a day. You can do this, fellow old farts!

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@mmccartney6579

8 ай бұрын

"...fellow old farts!" I resemble that remark! 🤣

@ImwhateveryousayIam

8 ай бұрын

Let's all fart together and do gas explosion 😂😂

@fatherjack9220

8 ай бұрын

I fart so much I can't get a teacher now ffs 🙄

@Tijuanabill

8 ай бұрын

@@fatherjack9220 Just work it in to the song, like any other instrument. One man band style.

There are people who can teach and those who can't. No such thing as a bad student just a bad teacher. Lauren is the best out there she deserves a round of applause. 👏🏻👏🏻

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Not all guitar players are meant to be teachers, that's for sure. Thank you for your kind words.

Started at 63 with the help of Lauren's videos, love the experience, play every day.

I am 58 and have had a guitar for several years. Constantly start and stopped. You are so encouraging. If I can get my finances straight I will get your course. Giving it another shot. Thanks for helping the elderly live their dream.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Jerry. Glad to help you for free on KZread for now.

@davidderitis9068

6 ай бұрын

Same age, same situation: you are spot on, Lauren has to be the BEST guitar teacher BARRE NONE !

I've been playing guitar as a novice for nearly fifty years and have gone through several teachers. I have never made such solid progress as I have through Laura's teaching. Thank you!

@LaurenBateman

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Keep playing and have fun!

After 2 in person teachers that seemed to have no real plan,I saw your video about how to tell if you have a bad teacher, and both teachers I had exhibited ALL the traits. I'm going solo for now, picking up tips from you and looking up songs. You always have great tips for playing and I'm doing ok,I'm having fun. I practice a song forever until I get it,and move on to the next one. My wife enjoys my playing and I'm having fun,I do improvise at the end of my practices and that's fun too. You are the best teacher online and probably in person. Thanks for all you have done for everyone learning guitar over 60. You're the best

Im 44. A year ago now i took to the internet, with a dreadnought borrowed guitar and KZread. Was difficult journey to start with and no musical background never touched an instrument. Thankfully I came across Lauren's courses and have learnt so much including not using a dreadnought 😂to big for me lol. Thanks Lauren amazing tutor.

Brilliantly encouraging for me, 71 year old UK female with rheumatoid arthritis (under control, thankfully) who had some private lessons in my 20s, but was too impatient and sadly gave up! Now have electric and acoustic and am just starting to learn again. I'm quite happy just to go slowly, I just want to enjoy playing as a hobby - and Lauren is so right about 60s/70s/80s music being the best! I saw The Beatles and the Stones on same bill @ The Royal Albert Hall in London in the early 60s, when I was 10 years old! Sadly, you couldn't hear any guitar playing or anything else as girls screamed non stop back then!

@williammckee6165

8 ай бұрын

I also have rheumatoid arthritis Knees neck/back and fingers I have a problem bending my pinky and it curls up to my next finger but I just soldier on

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness. I'm so jealous you got to see these great bands play together! I'm glad to hear that your arthritis is under control and that you are trying the guitar again. Happy to help!

@michaelsedlak4191

8 ай бұрын

Super👍👍,I'm 67 years old and I've seen the Stones at the age of 13.

@TheSteffie59

8 ай бұрын

@@LaurenBateman You are the very best, Lauren and learning so much from you! Thank you for helping us oldies!

@DarrellW_UK

8 ай бұрын

@TheSteffie59, I’m a 71 y.o. male with Fibromyalgia also learning also having fun doing it; also from the West Midlands UK. I saw the Goodbye Cream concert at the Albert hall, never forgotten it!

Lauren is a Brilliant Instructor. She anticipates your questions and answers them real time.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you, that's very kind to you.

Hi Lauren. You are an amazing instructor and motivation coach. I was 62 with Parkinson when I picked up my first guitar and two years later, thanks partly to your video, just picked my 3rd guitar ( 12 strings) and loving it. It had and still has its load of frustration but oh so rewarding. Please know that your KZread videos help to make the world a better place. Thanks.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Rene this message makes me soooo happy! I am glad you got a 12 string. Such a beautiful sound. Keep going!

Great video, Lauren. I've been playing since age 13, and now I'm 72, retired from a busy Engineering career, and now guitar IS my life. As I've aged, I've experienced the challenges you describe, in myself and others I've taught, and you are 100% correct. There's one tiny point I might add to Tip #5. Your suggestion about lighter gauge strings is excellent, and one that inexperienced players often miss. I would add another possibility, nylon strings. I'm not suggesting anyone who enjoys playing steel-stringed guitar go out and buy a classical guitar; that's a whole different instrument. But you can buy ball-end nylon strings and put them on your existing acoustic guitar just like you would with steel strings. After they've learned the basics and started to train and strengthen their hands and fingers, they could go back to steel strings.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Nylon strings are a great option as well!

@v2807

7 ай бұрын

I don’t think that is a good idea. The string tension is different and could damage your guitar neck.

Having made 1year in learning guitar 🎸 but am thankful to this great teacher Lauren, i can now play some good tunes that helps me to serve my in Golf counties.

@LaurenBateman

3 ай бұрын

Rock on!

Thanks for motivation. Learning guitar, age no bar. ❤

Hi Lauren, love this explanation. I probably told you my father taught me guitar when I was 8. He was a Nigerian guitarist and his music I'd on KZread. I even receive royalties from his music which is now over 50 years old. Anyway I was ok and made good progress. But circumstances changed and by the time I was 13 I lost interest. Martial arts took me in a different direction. Now I'm in my late 60's I have watched yre videos and have learnt so much. I have a 10 grandchildren now and my oldest is 17. I showed her basic chords when she was 9 and she loved it. Now she plays electric lead Guitar in a band and dj's to. I'm not in any rush to become qs good as you, I just enjoy getting my guitar out and just strum. Small steps big strides. Thank you for your slow Step by step guitar videos. 👍😎🎸

Thank you I’m 60 I tried playing the guitar in my 50’s & felt defeated with strumming etc. I pass my guitar in its case everyday. I would like to try again …ty for this

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

You can do it!

@michellebeckstrom6110

29 күн бұрын

I have trouble coordinating strumming as well and I let it interfere sometimes. Hope we can get past this, ugh.

As someone who is new to guitar barely a year in. I think after watching Laurens videos, I highly recommend doing the FINGER PUSHUP exercises as a basis of building stringer dexterity and strength. I did this as little as 5 reps a day per finger, up to 10-15 as I went along. My fingers use to cave in when I use to use them as well as I use to have to use my right hand to move my fingers up and down the strings because my ring finger and other fingers just would not move indepdently. Have patience fellow learners. Your practice day to day will show improvement as you go along. I went from always copping out and using the "easy g chords" and avoiding bar chords, to now being comfortable doing all sorts of whacky chords without worrying about if my fingers will listen to me

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Really glad to hear that! Thank you so much :D

Sometimes I think I started too old. At 22. Now that I am 70 and still playing even playing the things I did when I was 22. I’ve always kept my fingers in tiptop shape. Took care of my hands. No arthritis no soreness I don’t even feel the strings on the guitar anymore. People say it looks like I’m gliding across the fingerboard. And I think that’s real nice of you to want to teach older people how to play if I needed your help, you would be the one I would let teach me, but I probably been playing longer than you’ve been alive. But never say the least, no matter how long you’ve played, you can always learn something from someone. Just don’t be so proud and think you know everything because really we don’t. I think you do a great job. Have a beautiful day.😁👍❤️🎶🎵🎸🦋

@LaurenBateman

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for your positivity Lauren!

@LaurenBateman

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

This video, You're Never Too Old, is the most motivating I've seen yet, for either guitar or ukulele (which I've struggled with, so am now working on the guitar instead). I'm 71 and have never played an instrument, but you've allowed me to feel that I can do it. Thank you so much, Lauren! I'm going to purchase your program. Like you said, having a system is the way to go to build skills slowly, and I believe it! It's now three months until summer, and my goal is to play some songs around the camp fire at our mountain cabin. My 7 year-old grandson is taking guitar lessons too, so we can strum together. I cannot think of anything more fun and fulfilling! Lauren, you are definitely the best online guitar instructor!!

@LaurenBateman

2 ай бұрын

Barbara you CAN do it!!! Will be my honor to help. What a great goal you have. Creating memories with your grandpa. I love it. 🥰

I love your teaching approach.

I am going to be 62 and I just my first lesson this summer. I am having a fun time with the chords and strumming. Not perfect playing but having fun with everyone.

@LaurenBateman

7 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that! Keep it up :D

Thanks Lauren for the guitar tips I'm now 72 still learning guitar beginner just subscribed from philippines❤😊🇵🇭

@LaurenBateman

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hi Lauren, I’m 71 now and have played guitar for a while but have just started learning to play Bass! I remember your channel from a few years ago where I used some of your videos to help. I see you’re still playing a Crafter guitar and still have that gorgeous Gretsch! Subscribed for some more inspiration, it’s great to see that you’re still looking after us seniors 🌹 Edit: I agree 100% with you on learning guitar, it’s a lifetime commitment to learn to play well. There’s always something new to learn once you’ve mastered the basics and then started to branch out. For further tuition, I can highly recommend JustinGuitar, it’s very well structured and has a great community forum.

Two thumbs up: great lesson and advice Lauren!

@LaurenBateman

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video, Lauren! It is so refreshing to hear you explain the difficulties of the older students. I am motivated to get onto one of your course in the future. Finance is not right just now. You show real compassion. Thank you!!!

I’m older, in my sixties, been playing a year now and I’m in the intermediate stage. You can do it.

So grateful for your step by step.

@LaurenBateman

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I am 64. The main issue for me is difficulty memorizing things. Any exercise which cements a theoretical concept to the fret board is very helpful. Improvising over a simple 3 chord progression as a way to memorize arpeggio shapes is a good example.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Rock on!

@godiebianzon9171

8 ай бұрын

i'm 54 years old i learned to play guitar basic chords only a year ago but i also forget what is the chords of the song after a week i dont know if its b'coz of age

@LostMountainRestoration

8 ай бұрын

I have the same problem. I learn a complex song and then if I don't play if for a few weeks, poof, it's gone. So frustrating....

@gins8781

8 ай бұрын

@@godiebianzon9171What has helped me remember is to print out the lyrics and then write out the chords by hand. If I already know the chord well, I simply write as a symbol (C, Cmaj, etc). But if I’m unfamiliar with the chord I draw the chord diagram too. Writing it helps commit to it to memory, and writing the chord progressions helps remember their place in the song.

@paconrail1238

8 ай бұрын

Is that a ‘69 Camaro to your left?

These are really awesome tips for beginners! Thank you for sharing.

@LaurenBateman

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Wow! Lauren so glad i have found you, your an inspiration for us older folk, i am 64 always had a guitar mainly as an ornament but i picked it up and started just 2 months ago and love it cannot play nothing properly yet but just getting the feel for it now and have always wanted to play guitar and you have given me hope many thanks, you have given me hope.

@LaurenBateman

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

You have a great way to teach. I have been playing for 5 years now after breaking my leg. I really appreciate your approach as you inspired me to buy a capo, and I learned a bunch of new songs. This kept my interest going. Thank you, as an over 60 player.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Oh that's awesome!!! Capos are super useful.

I'm just finishing my first guitar lesson book. And love it. I just turned 77 this February. 😅

@LaurenBateman

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This is very reassuring. I'm only in my early 40s, but after 25 years I'm still a beginner. I skipped over a lot of the foundational things. I couldn’t jam with people, I didn’t know why these chords go together, why these notes sound so good with these chords etc.

@LaurenBateman

3 ай бұрын

Welcome!!! Great age to start. 😊

Thanks again Lauren. Started 20 months ago at 62. Love it. As always thanks for the help and insight

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Keep it up :D

All great advice! I'm a guitar teacher myself and agree with everything she says in this video.

I enjoy your videos. I’m 64 and started my journey to learn guitar about 5 years ago by watching channels like yours. I’m doing pretty well with all the common chords, playing numerous songs and hope to advance from strumming to more finger style. I need to look back to see if you have some finger style tips.

I love your teaching style! Thank you Lauren!

@LaurenBateman

4 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! :D

I'm 58 years old. I took lessons back when I was a freshman in HS. Lasted all of about a month before I quit. I was one of those people who got impatient and wanted to start playing Priest, Maiden etc right away and playing Mary had a little lamb was boring. I have good friend (Norman Voss) whom I've know since HS who played guitar and now plays bass for Bret Michaels Band. Seeing him live out his dream at 59, along with watching Rick Beato's KZread page. I have started considering taking another shot at learning guitar. Part of me doesnt trust myself as afraid that 15 year old kid will still be there and get impatient. Yes, I know it takes time...I have just always been one of those people who gets impatient and wants it now. That being said...after watching this video I think I will man up and get back into learning. And my first question....Should I just go out and buy a cheap electric to learn on and once I get better go and buy what I want. Or doesnt matter and get what I want? Thanks!!

@LaurenBateman

5 күн бұрын

Electric is definitely easier to start on. But if there is a guitar you love, you will want to play it more. Either way, I applaud you for returning to playing the guitar. Well done!

Thank you Lauren, just for your wonderful teachings on KZread. I finally feel like I can play the guitar. Especially the warm up tips for the 50+. Please keep posting 😊

@LaurenBateman

5 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! Will do :D

I’m 53 and started this month after wishing I had when I was young for a long time. Hope I can do it!

@LaurenBateman

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! You can do it!

Thank You so much, for thinking about older students also. So kind. 👍👍 🎸🎶

@LaurenBateman

3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Great tips! Thank you!

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks lauren this is very interesting

@LaurenBateman

7 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Nice content Lauren, I truly enjoy your information. Thanks for your words of encouragement.

@LaurenBateman

6 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Thanks

Thanks for posting this clip, quite inspiring! I started learning around 30 and now in my mid 40s.. still can't play barre chords well and change chords fast enough, after over 15 years learning on and off.. It really takes discipline and practice and now getting older, muscle memory is a lot more difficult. But I'm trying to practice a lot more frequently now that I have more time. Good luck to all learners young and old!

Just got my First ever Guitar on my birthday. Now am ready to learn. In September, so I believe next year in September will far better 😅

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Looking forward to your journey. You can do it! :D

Your right about finding the right teacher, many yrs ago I took lessons from a MIT grad from Hollywood and played like Van Halen but had no patience to teach, I spend my instruction time just watching him solo.

Thanks you’re totally awesome

@LaurenBateman

6 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

I just want to thank you Lauren for those encouraging words of wisdom🙏. I know exactly what you are saying as I fall into that catagorie you are talking about🤔. I am a pensioner who REALLY want's to learn guitar before I leave this earth and tried to learn too many guitar chords, tried playing songs that was far too complicated for what stage of learningvI was at...zero! Tried youtube lessons but found most teachers taught as if I was a 20yo and wanted to show me how good they can play etc etc. I even bought a hat and grew a beard thinking that would help😁 and that's when I found you Lauren🙏 You changed everything for me🥳. I gave up trying to learn on three occassions for months at a time as I was getting nowhere so I started again but this time I decided to stick with your teaching method and it worked👏👏👏. I can now change chords better....not fast and sometimes miss the strings but I am very happy with my progress. I suffer badly with arthritus so your tips on making things easier certainly helped. Thank you and long may you continue teaching. Your number 1 fan😁🙏

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@traceybell1216

8 ай бұрын

Please keep the hat and beard ! So cool !

I love this!

@LaurenBateman

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wow very very good video and a very clear explanation, love it best wishes Ken

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Ken!

You are such a pleasant teacher.😍❤

@LaurenBateman

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Great Tips,thanks

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I'll admit I'm not in my 50s yet (I'm 35). However, because I'm disabled some of these tips were very helpful to me too. Especially the part about not rushing things. I find that if I take my time and focus I can play a few clean chords. I generally practice between 20 and 30 minutes a day (broken up into 10 minute intervals), focusing on no more than 2 chords at a time. I have both an electric and an acoustic guitar, but prefer to practice on the electric because it feels more natural to me. I also have to agree, it's important to find the right teacher. I used to have a teacher whose attitude was, "I can do this, why can't you?" I didn't like that. I applaud you, Lauren, for taking the time to do it right!

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Aww Jesse, I'm so excited that you are learning to play guitar and that you are finding what works for YOU. That is so important. Thanks for watching my video.

Tip #8 (implied in #7) Have fun! This list is spot on! Two years in, I make every practice session a combination of working on my challenges and playing the songs I love. I love that you--and my kids-- appreciate our boomer tunes. Thank you for inspiring us!

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

You guys have the best music honestly! My parents raised me on Motown, the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac and the Stones. So I love all that music.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Great tip! :D

@gloriadell3416

8 ай бұрын

@@LaurenBateman Yay! My Gen Z kids appreciate it, too.

Very Nice….Thank you..

@LaurenBateman

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Man, I sure needed this I'm 70 and picking up guitar again after several decades away. Thanks, Lauren!

@LaurenBateman

7 ай бұрын

You're always welcome :D Glad I could help!

Another first for KZread. I never knew the different ways of playing certain chords. Excellent Tutorial.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks Lauren🥰🙏🙏🙏. This Lesson was Perfection❤🎉🎉🎉……..and spoken from the heart😍

@LaurenBateman

7 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Agree with making it easier at first to prevent from giving up. 68, been playing for a few years. Hate to say it, but Covid definitely helped along with KZread. The advantage of learning from multiple very talented teachers is huge. Interesting how different techniques and genres have helped tremendously.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

100% so many great teachers here.

Thanks Lauren ❤❤❤

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome :D

Nice encouraging video coach! I'm going to start guitar with you from these videos first & then get the course if I have enjoyed these with some success (I don't think it will be long before taking that next step!..) Let's go! Happy guitar learning & playing! Thank you ;-)

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Rock on!

I hope to take your course very soon🎸🙏🙏🙏

@LaurenBateman

7 ай бұрын

Awesome!

I began learning guitar at school and into my youth, but then life got in the way, career, marriage, etc! but after several decades I'm back to it, a bit rusty but I've never forgotten my chords, at least these days you don't have to look in the local newspaper for a guitar tutor or try and learn it from a book. I like that I can learn how to play just about anything online now, great! This video is a good place to start if you are completely new to it, go for it! Great video, thanks.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Enjoy your guitar journey. It's so worth it.

Yeah this is all good info that works for me, stick at it and the months pass by and the playing gets better and better, all from nothing. Thank you Lauren.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Great way to learn easily

I'm 56 took lessons during covid. However I wasn't taught to keep my Right hand strumming, so now I pause between cords. It's so frustrating for me. I need lots of help!!!

I think the guitar gods sent this video to me. I'm 50... You described me perfectly in the video... Anyway, i was scrolling through KZread thinking i should really get my guitar out, but i was tired and not really wanting to practice, then this video popped up. I've never seen you before and you say, "just practice for 5 min". I thought... I can do that... I ended up playing about 30 min. I'm gonna like, subscribe and check out more of your videos. Thanks for the video and the encouragement. 🎸💕

@LaurenBateman

7 ай бұрын

Yes! You CAN do five minutes. It adds up over time. Better than doing nothing. You've got this. Glad you found me. ☺️

Thanks for the tip on the thinner strings. I just ordered them!

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!!

Thanks!

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

No problem!

You are so special, Lauren. I hope you know that deep down ❤

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Aww thank you kindly. My mother says I do God's work. ☺️

Great advice I played years ago then life came up. Now my life slowed down a bit. I still can’t play my les Paul due to arthritis, or that’s my excuse. But now I’m gonna hit the heating pad and enjoy playing again. But my best advice is enjoy it. Have Fun you worked for it. John

@LaurenBateman

7 ай бұрын

It's not an excuse. It does make it more difficult. But you can simplify things to make it easier for you. Keep it simple and have fun!

I am 64 and I would have liked to have started earlier, but I got my granddaughter a guitar 5 yrs ago she was not interested so I started messing around with it I couldn’t go a day without playing I never had a lesson,except you and a couple others,and you are right it takes practice practice practice and more practice thanks a lot

I’m 72 been playing for around 21/2 -3 yrs. There is sooooo much to know! I need a teacher, just can’t learn properly just using Utube. Like you said structure is the key. My last teacher actually ask me if I had a learning disability because I couldn’t understand how to form inversions without knowing notes. I learned piano like you so I can visualize easier with piano than guitar. You are so helpful thank you.

@LaurenBateman

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

As Lauren says, it's very important to have fun from the begining. I was playing in a band like 2 months after I got my first guitar, and that was thanks to power chords. We'd play punk rock and it kept the guitar thing really engaging. I wasn't able to play a G chord and I was already playing rhythm guitar in clubs once or twice a month. It wasn't until 1 year + later than I was able to play major and minor chords confidently.

@LaurenBateman

4 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing :D

Lauren, you are simply the best 🎉🎊👌

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Omg. LOVE YOU! I’m in my late 40’s & sometimes I think wtf am I doing thinking I can master this life long passion of playing guitar! You are the absolute best!!!! Such compassion❤

@LaurenBateman

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I used to play more when I was young, until arthritis took over. Now I am using classical guitar, whch is a blessing, It allows me to play again, since it is kinder to your fingers.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I started Lauren's course about a year and a half ago and learned a lot. However 6 months ago I had a shoulder injury and haven't been able to play, but I picked up my guitar last week and still had the muscle memory to form the 3 finger chords! Now it's time to build up the callouses and pick up where I left off. Over the decades (I'm 60 now) I've tried many self teaching courses and apps but nothing helped and I got bored and frustrated. If you're on the fence about ordering Lauren's course, just go for it, it's worth every penny and more! She's awesome and so is her guitar community. Have fun and rock on!

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Woo hoo!!! It's kind of like riding a bike. The muscles do remember what you have taught them. Glad to have you back practicing.

Very good advice, even for someone like me. I actually played folk fingerstyle guitar for 40+ years. Then I had a stroke and my fingers would no longer go where I wanted them to. I'm in my 60's and having to learn how to play all over again, retraining my fingers to do what my brain is wanting them to do, every step of the way. So I can see things as an older beginner would, and yes it gets very frustrating at times. But at the same time the finger exercises are proving a good home therapy for relearning lost motor control (a very slow process). I keep a guitar on a guitar stand, next to where I now spend most of my time. Being in plain view, easy arms reach, I now get it into my hands more times each day. And the time spent trying to make my fingers work on my guitar, has helped make it possible for me to do other tasks that require my fingers to work correctly. So I would recommend for anyone who's lost their fine motor control (or just wanting to keep their aging brain stimulated), even if they've never played before, to try learning guitar. A classical guitar has a slightly wider neck and nylon strings, making life easier when starting out. And that feeling you'll get when the noise starts sounding like actual music, Priceless.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

I am so sorry to hear about that but I am glad to hear that you are back at it!

Thanks. I’m 60 and play bass. I can’t seem to get my big fingers to play chords on a guitar 🤷🏼‍♂️

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Joey, this is a common problem. But it is 100% possible. If you truly have a bigger fingers, you may be able to play the same words with less fingers. For example, i need to figures to play an E minor chord but you might be able to do it with just one.

I'm 60 now and playing Folk music excellent and now I'm playing in Church worship guitar but struggle alot.❤

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

You got this!

I started at 52. It's just fun. My hands get weird but warming up really helps. I have old injuries that say hi during weather changes. My shoulder pain actually went away from playing the guitar. You are never too old. I'm not looking for a career change, I'm just having fun. Be careful though! It's an addiction like any other hobby. I started with a cheap guitar just to noodle on. Now I have 5 guitars. I'll never have the cash for Gibson guitars but epihone makes some higher end guitars at a decent price. I do have a Fender but I got a deal on it.

@LaurenBateman

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing!

so true, i started at age 12 and im stil on the journey.(i'm 53 now)

God Bless you…

That bit about structure is definitely what I needed. I did try a couple of online courses (I hadn't heard of you at that time, otherwise I probably would've tried your course) but the problem for me was, you can't ask questions of an online video course. So I found a local teacher who will do online lessons, once a week for 30 minutes. Just so I can have someone to ask questions and get good answers. And he gives me tips and tricks and stuff to practice for the next week's lesson, so I have a structured plan laid out in front of me that I can work with. Having that personal touch made it *SO* much better, in my humble opinion. And it's not stupid expensive, either -- $40 a week. (Guitar Center wanted $115 a week for 30 minute lessons and wouldn't do them online -- so definitely *shop around!* Find yourself an independent teacher who's willing to work with your schedule and budget.) I use KZread videos like yours as a supplement to my teacher's lessons -- I often will watch a video and wind up with questions, which I will ask my teacher at our next lesson. It's really a great combo.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

I totally agree. That's why my course comes with access to me to ask questions. Students find it super helpful. I also pop in to do little bonus lessons and provide motivation and practice tips. I believe the personal touch makes a big difference. Glad you found a good teacher you can work with!

I think that’s cool that you teach older people😎 I started in 1975 started reading music in about 1984. I am now a solo instrumental guitars. I love my hobby. I wouldn’t take anything for it. I love to see older people learn how to play. That’s very kind of you to teach the elderly people how to play I think that’s super cool. Only hope you have a great night and a great day tomorrow. Thanks for your video. I really enjoyed it.👍🏼👍🏼😎🎸🎵

@LaurenBateman

7 ай бұрын

Really glad to hear that! Thanks so much for your support :D

Hi Lauren... you are very good instructor...i am 49 years old... your teaching is very useful... thank you so much..❤ Lauren

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Lots of great advice. When it comes to practice I think it's the quality of the practice session that's more important than the quantity. Playing guitar as a virtuoso is one thing but teaching guitar or any musical instrument requires different skills entirely. An electric guitar is easier for beginners to get to grips with than an acoustic, just like it's easier to learn to drive a car with automatic transmission than it is a car with manual transmission, or "stick shift". It's worth knowing that a lot of great songs aren't particularly complex. "Wild Thing" is just three chords although I think Jimi Hendrix let his imagination run riot when he played it.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Geoff, you are 100% correct! Quality over quantity for sure.

I found out at 82 i wished i had used a classical guitar years ago . Very easy on the fingers which is great for older persons.

Thank you so much for this video!! You have given this 67 year old hope!! 😎

@LaurenBateman

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Where’s your studio…I’m signing up!!! Here’s another tip…put crazy glue on the tips of your fret hand. It really helps

@LaurenBateman

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

At 54 yrs old I have always loved music. Ive always told myself and others that my extent of my music ability is playing the air guitar or air drums . This Christmas we watched a movie called "Angels sing" and when Kris Kristophersen played his guitar with his family singing Christmas carols, that was my moment to commit to learn to play myself. Im about 2 weeks in. I found your teaching methods to connect with how I think and process. Hopefully I can budget in your 7 step course. In the meantime can you show me an order of playlists you have to follow along. Ive went through the beginner playlist you posted 6 years ago. BTW of all the beginner chords...C is my nemisis. grrr dead strings. Also, how to I teach my brain and fingers to work together lol? My goal for this year is to play a couple songs for my wife on our 30 yr anniversary in June and some Christmas songs with my kids and grand kids.

@LaurenBateman

5 ай бұрын

Welcome to learning guitar! The biggest tip I can give you is repetition repetition repetition. And not 100 times but 10000 times. It doesn't happen overnight but it does happen with time. You got this.

I belong in this category 😂 beginning to play guitar @52 😂 thanks your videos helps a lot.❤ keep it up Lauren you're such a inspiration for everyone.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Thanks Lauren - I'm right on target! :)

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Absolutely love this video. I am 50 next month and now a few basic cords but want to progress but can’t find a course to suit. Yes my fingers are a bit slow, but the biggest issue is I have no vision and can’t find a course or a tutor that could help.

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Awww, I'm so sorry to hear that. But I believe where there is a will, there is a way. Don't give up!

@BigBluey1

8 ай бұрын

@@LaurenBateman thank you for the encouragement. Are your courses tab based or do you actually explain which finger goes on which string and fret as this is the type of learning I need. I love your positive energy

My first guitar was a Baritone Ukulele that has the top 4 strings. I got used to playing the chords using only the 4 strings instead of 6. As someone with smaller hands, it was much easier to play. Now that I have 6 string guitars, I never even play the bottom strings of the chords.

I highly recommend Lauren's 7 level program for building a strong foundation and then taking other courses she offers. I can now finger pick since following Lauren's finger picking course! You can also join a private online community of super supportive and encouraging people to encourage you on your guitar journey. 🎸

@LaurenBateman

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Heather for your support!