Originally Posted By: musiclover
Reading the performing for free thread made me think about this.
Is there an upper age limit for someone who has never gigged before who has built up a reasonable repertoire and wants to start gigging? I have heard a few say that on these forums, for example I'll start gigging when I retire. As someone who only plays a little for enjoyment, my personal opinion is that starting to gig for the first time when you are in 50's or 60's is very very difficult.


IMO...
There's no 'age limit' involved.
What's important is knowing one's goal, accepting the fact that it's long (and 'stressful') path to undertake regardless of age.
When we're younger it's easier to give it a shot for the long haul.

I quit playing in bands by 1981 for some of the obvious reasons.
But...I've always had my own recording setup, enjoy writing songs and jamming with others but gigging has no interest or appeal.
Although I'm comfortable with my songs and ability to play copy songs I could never be a solo performer because I don't think I have the voice quality and really prefer being a drummer or rhythm guitarist in a band anyway.
I do it for my own enjoyment only...it's my creative therapy.

Of course, I'm just scratching the surface and there are other aspects to consider also which I will let others comment on.

Good luck weed hopper. smile

Carry on....

Last edited by chulaivet1966; 05/28/14 08:30 AM.
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