Is there a maximum age for starting to play musical instruments?

Question

Is there a maximum age for starting to play musical instruments?

Answer 1

No, but by the time you are an adult, it becomes a bit harder.  Our brains aren't as flexible as a child's.  But, look at BB King.  He didn't start until he was over 40.

Answer 2

no there shouldn't be

Answer 3

I'm pretty sure there isn't any maximum age to start playing an instrument but it's preferable to learn at an early age so your skills develop and are integrated further.

Answer 4

ok u asked if there is a maximum age for starting to play musical instruments im gonna smack u and ask u is there a limit to learn?pls for god's sake STOP these type of questions...yes no doubt that starting later gives u less advantage over the young ones...but everywhere u look there are ppl who started something late and became gd at it...take me for example...im learning the violin and the piano now...im learning Japanese also...so whats keeping u from learning new stuff?who ever said u can't teach an old dog new tricks?

Answer 5

857 years of age.  If you're older than that, the law forbids you from learning a new musical instrument.  You will be busted Big Time man.

Answer 6

There isn't!!!! If you want it much then you can learn playing an instrument at any age!!!!

Answer 7

You can learn to play anytime, but it becomes much harder to become proficient once you hit 12, and very very hard when you hit 40

Answer 8

Well, I'm no spring chicken, but I'm planning to take up oboe soon - an instrument I've always wanted to play! Admittedly, I've played other instruments - but - well, oboe is a whole new ball-game...but the passion's there, may as well go for it!

My personal philosophies are "you're never too old" and "do it before you die..."  profound, huh?

Cheers,

Hafwen :o}

Answer 9

yes you have to start before you die.

ps dude BB king was a professional musician by 21, he started learning guitar when he was 9.