when i was 10 [1980] i asked my parents for a guitar.

i was mesmerized by ACDC, SRV, KISS, Iron Maiden but especially Ritchie Blackmore and Rainbow. It pieerced my soul.

Of course it was expensive to learn in the 80's and 90's and I parked it.

It ate away at me though. I always resented being unable to play and I had an unnerving desire to learn.

But my fear of not being able to play started to overcome my desire to play which was my excuse.

Until 5 months or so ago. I found Guitar Tricks, bought a guitar and am on the long journey.

I'm 50 in December and heartbroken I didn't follow my soul at the age of 10.

Let's see what happens but if it's in you it will stay with you.