Evening all, very much a newbie here.. recently purchased a lower end Loar 110 A. And just received the set up pdf from Rob Meldrum (Thank you Rob) Will be working on that. Books I am using are Alfred and Mayor Mandolin Tutor. Looking forward to many years of enjoyment!!!
Welcome, Dolph! My first mandolin was a The Loar and I got bought it at age 68-11/12, which rounds off to 69. So we have a lot in common already. I certainly am still having fun five years later. I may even play a little better now, too. Don't hesitate to ask questions or let us know how you are tackling the learning process.
Welcome, Dolph. Enjoy the journey!
It's much cooler to be 69 with a mandolin than without one. Hope you love it.
Thanks all for words of encouragement.. looking forward to posting more as I learn.
Lotta people starting in their 60's or so. Glad to see I'm in good company. Sue
Just started with my first mandolin at almost 66, glad to know that I have company along this journey!
After multiple failed attempts, at 66 a little is starting to stick. And better or us than a lot of behaviors I’ve seen some cohorts pick up over the years .
'nother newbie @ 70 here. Just bought a mando and looking to learn. Any tips directions and advice..where and how to start etc is wayyyy welcome. I wanna keep it fun, but willing to work Bill
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I started with a lot of visits to www.mandolessons.com . Starting with his lessons on basics and then working on various tunes. Good, clear, instructions. Free, too. I still consult his website for specific tunes and to review lessons on technique. I'm still having fun, too. Welcome to the oldie newbies!
I'm a happy member of this starting-at-60+ club. What a joy it's been to play music during the pandemic!
