https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:10:40 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/paged/2/#post-387775 Sat, 06 May 2017 20:41:10 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion stevemetalhead https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/paged/2/#post-387775 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/paged/2/#post-387767 Thu, 04 May 2017 21:21:39 +0000
Age has nothing to do with it.

A man named Harlan Sanders first started selling fried chicken at age 40. He franchised his chicken business at age 62. At age 75, he sold his company and became world famous.

Yes, Colonel Harlan Sanders was a real person, and the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (now known as KFC). His success came late in his life.

So, you're never too young or too old to start. But you must start if you expect to get anywhere.]]> Guitar Players Discussion oldstrummer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/paged/2/#post-387767 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/paged/2/#post-387752 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 19:15:55 +0000
It's never too late and I'd you should go for it!

Keep on rocking'
Leo]]> Guitar Players Discussion freshmcleo https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/paged/2/#post-387752 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/paged/2/#post-387741 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:53:52 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Mystery2me https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/paged/2/#post-387741 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/paged/2/#post-387726 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 10:08:09 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion wema https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/paged/2/#post-387726 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/paged/2/#post-387297 Sat, 01 Oct 2016 05:41:10 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Mikej2 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/paged/2/#post-387297 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/#post-387288 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:10:38 +0000 https://gatewaytoagartha.bandcamp.com/releases]]> Guitar Players Discussion 12claridgeo https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/#post-387288 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/#post-387222 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:10:33 +0000
Cheers,
Jason
http://www.singaporeguitarhub.com]]> Guitar Players Discussion jasonlim9090 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/#post-387222 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/#post-387153 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 12:34:29 +0000
Anyway, I think I'll get back at it pretty soon. I might be having an acoustic gig with two of my friends soon, and we've set up a practice session for this week. One of them (a bassist) also suggested that we start a rock/blues cover band. I'll go at it and I hope it gives me the motivation I so much need at this point in my life.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Deathshade https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/#post-387153 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/is-it-too-late/#post-387151 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 04:56:46 +0000
There may be a point where you are never going to be a teen idol, but depending on your talent and desire, it's never too late to gig.

And you must think about where you are going to play as well.

Here in Florida a lot of people come here to retire. So playing music for the over 50 crowd at yacht clubs, country clubs, and retirement communities is perhaps the most reliable market. Second to that is country because west of the resorts and retirement communities there are plenty of mostly younger country fans.

Being a musical chameleon also helps.

But it takes good band-mates with like desires and a willingness to compromise on artistic visions if you have those. I'd love to play jazz, but I'd rather play baby-boomer top40 and make a living at that than take a day job and play jazz once or twice a month. Others make the opposite choice and that's OK too.

OK so in a nutshell you need commitment, talent, and flexibility.

I've been making my living by doing music and nothing but music for most of my life since 1964. I had a couple of day jobs while trying to see what normal was like, and IMHO normal is over-rated. I've made a living, paid a house off, take vacations, but go without some other luxuries that I could have had as an electronics engineer, but IMHO it was and is worth it for a live of making music and enjoying every day.

Good luck,
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