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#5

See there @Lefty70,

@Archie has ya… and God Bless you both for being inspirations to us youngun’ 50-somethings. Oh… and I am a 3 year newbie on Banjo and 1 year on Mando.

Keep playin’ and postin’ and leading the way…

Come to think of it… and I mean this sincerely… There is something about Blues… where esteemed respect and proper recognition embraces “mature” players. I also feel that this is true in Bluegrass and (perhaps just a slightly lesser extent, New) Country… as compared to pop, rock, classical (principally singers) and other forms of music where there feels like there can be age-discrimination versus recognition and appreciation for seasoned professional performers.

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#6

Looks like we might make good age bookends for BanjoBen’s site…lol

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#7

Well heck, looks like I’ve already lost my title. But good to know there’s some other gizzerrs out there…lol

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#8

They may not be on the forum, but I hear from a lot of students in their 80’s!

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#9

So i have still got time left to master this banjo.

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#10

God willing… You have lots of time @Archie and @Lefty70. Many years…

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#11

Seems I’m not as much of a nomoly as I thought… lol

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#12

Hey, no problem with time… If they have singing in Heaven, and I believe we will, I can’t imagine not having a guitar, banjo, and mandolin not playing in the background. So lessons will have to be provided for those of us that didn’t quiet master it down here. And the good thing is we won’t get as frustrated practicing…hahahahaha

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#13

Sure they do. But I think our songs will have no meaning in there, meaning out of place, like “I’ll fly away” with question on fly where to etc. So guess everyone needs to get trained in Hallelujah song. Maybe next lesson item for Ben! :wink:

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#14

I’ve played piano since I was 8 and guitar for 2 1/2 years now.

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#15

I’ve “played” guitar for about four years now, but only seriously for about three

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#16

Lee it up, I’m close behind you approaching 70. Picked up the banjo and have gotten pretty darn good. Practice and having fun is the key :key:

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#17

I guess us old dogs are just learning new tricks…

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#18

So who wants to admit to holding the Prestigeous Honor of being the OLDEST BEGINNER GOLD PICK MEMBER ??? Maybe we could persuade Ben to create a special forum category for Golden Age Pickers ??

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#19

This is an old thread revived. I am 76 next week and I am still learning.

oldbanjoe50

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#20

Here’s to YOU Archie …
And Yeh I DO have a Retirement Plan …
I PLAN ON PLAYING THE BANJO !!!
(tho not too sure if what I do would be considered "PLAYIN’ " !!!

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#21

HEY youngen! You aint close, I turn 80 in Jan
, I started playing banjo at 78!!! I am far from being a good player but I enjoy.

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#22

Thank you for sharing.
Too bad Ben doesn’t have a special banjo camp for beginner (Platinum) pickers !!!
Sounds like a real challenge !!!

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#23

As a matter of fact, he’s having a beginner class this week in Texas! The beginner banjo class is something that occasionally comes up in camps, so definitely keep your eyes peeled! I believe he’s also hosted an absolute beginner class at a camp before, designed to get you started even if you’ve never played before.

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#24

Wow !!! Now that would be a really great idea for next Spring or Summer.
Hope this catches Ben’s eye !!! :crossed_fingers: