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1. shigawire · 1789831395 · focus · HN ↗

   Anyone have experience learning a new language in their 30s? I've tried and failed a few times. I can't tell if the time constraints (family, work, life) or mental constraints are the bigger problem.

   1. litmus-pit-git · 1789886092 · focus · HN ↗

      I am thinking of picking up a musical instrument. But I am afraid that I will miserably. That I may be the oldest person in the class. It's not a country for solo old men and women, even in their late 30s.

      1. a96 · 1789988010 · focus · HN ↗

         While classes and band etc opportunities vary wildly depending on where you are, there's really nothing stopping you from picking up an instrument if you can afford one and have the time/space/health etc. Actually, there's a ton of reasons learning as an adult is much easier. And it's usually not even necessary to join any classes if you can find enough information, but some parts of some instruments will definitely be hard to "get" without a great instructor.

         The failure is something that comes with the territory. It's possible to find balance and teachers and material and methods that have lots of reward and not that much failure, but learning generally means doing things badly and then figuring out how to do things better.

         I hope you find a way. Music is a great joy.

         1. litmus-pit-git · 1790106929 · focus · HN ↗

            Thank you. Is there a framework or some methodology about finding the right instrument for one? Or let the instrument find you? How does it work? The only thing I get attracted to are the sound of it and when I name my choices everyone scares me that those are one of the toughest.

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