When is it too late to learn an instument?

Of course it's never too late!

I agree - it's never too late.

My next door neighbor is learning the guitar. He's in his 60s!

I thought I'd learn guitar when I'm older. I dunno why, but I figure I will be able to handle an instrument better when I am older.

I agree too, it's never to late.

When your arms have dropped off.

LOL---Gross, Mr. Stillwater!

Mr. Stillwater plays the nose flute.

mac11's neighbor's got me beat by 20 years. I first picked up a guitar less than two years ago...

I took up the clarinet when I was in my early 40's. Was never very good at it, but had a great time!

That's the whole point, isn't it, Phoenix?

We had a lady in our church who began piano lessons at 78. It's never too late--particularly because learning because you want to is much more fun & productive than learning because your parents are making you. Be patient, though, as you begin, and don't be discouraged--it may take several years of lessons/practice before the violin makes more than "screeches", but you will get there.

I'll tell you a true story. I played bass for many years and decided I was bored and wanted to play a lead instrument so I learned the piano. But I cheated. On my keyboard is a transpose button and since I didn't have time to learn all the scales I transposed to my favorite keys G and C. I've played many gigs this way and although I'm not a great player I really enjoy myself. One is never too old.