elf1654 - Posted - 09/07/2013:  03:25:23

Started at 46, 49 now. Self taught for the most part. No hurry to get where I'm going although I practice or play every morning for 15 to 30 minutes. After 3 years I've only have learned 6-7 songs. Like I said I'm in no hurry.

Rusty

Connie Williams - Posted - 09/07/2013:  09:53:33

60 for me... Just pick it up and go for it!

sue163 - Posted - 09/18/2013:  11:22:48

I started at 51...it's slow going but I'm making steady progress!

ferret - Posted - 09/18/2013:  14:31:52

62 and loving it

Humbled by this instrument - Posted - 09/18/2013:  15:32:45

What's it to ya.

baregrass - Posted - 09/18/2013:  18:24:32

50 for me. Played guitar since I was around 13 or 14. Can't remember. Too many years ago.

Dave Clark - Posted - 09/18/2013:  18:31:27

So far I've got everybody beat. Started when I was 79, am 82 now, but my playing is not too hot. Have played for my wife some, but nobody else! Our dog doesn't start howling or running from the room when I play, so guess it isn't too wild. Sure enjoy reading y'all's comments. Yep, southern to the core. ROLL TIDE! Johnny Football got a 'lesson' this past weekend from us southern folks. Have fun playing fiddles. Delap Dave

Su - Posted - 09/18/2013:  21:46:06

I started at age 64 and it is a tough go, but I love it. I wish I had had the opportunity as a child, but better late than never. Am doing battle with my bow arm now...

cslickis - Posted - 09/19/2013:  13:30:58

Started at age 68, seven years ago. Still learning.

leemysliwiec - Posted - 09/19/2013:  14:35:46

When I made the original post is had NO idea just how many fiddlers started after age 40.. I thought maybe a few, but there are countless of you..!! AMAZING.. and wonderful.

rhenryinoregon - Posted - 09/19/2013:  18:27:56

I started at 48 about two years ago. I've had some really good instructors help me out and I practice daily. I'm a long way from proficient but I sound pretty good considering. I tell people this is my mid life crisis - cheaper than a red sports car and more acceptable to my wife than a young blonde. I love it.

cliff.harper - Posted - 09/25/2013:  11:54:50

I started at 70, it was a mad impulse, having played banjo and now Autoharp, I thought Fiddle.

Not as easy as A/H but I get more notes, some not even on the sheet, but the freedom!!!!

Not allowed to play at our sessions yet but that should come in time, so I scrape along with Marl O'Connor etc on my pc, only the slow one's of course, and very enjoyable.