Growing up my first love was reading, then music, then technology. I enjoyed singing as a child. Most kids do, I think. Why wouldn't they? It's another way to make noise, and I mean that in a good way.
My Dad taught me the guitar basics. I had formal lessons but the instrument never fully “revealed” itself or clicked to me. I can strum along and figure out the tune when I need to, but it’s really just a way to accompany my voice solo, if I must. Same for keyboards. I took piano lessons, and that’s when some music theory stuck ‑ I still know where each note is without having to look it up. Later on in my 20s I drank some beer with friends and got enough courage to try singing at karaoke and I enjoyed it, I’m not ashamed to admit. That is good speech therapy BTW, hearing your voice on stage monitors.
I’m starting to play music again. I’ve been messing around with my guitar, but I think I want to buy a nice nylon string. I went down to the music store that’s been part of my family history and the staff still know me there. I asked questions, got information, and there was one particular guitar that was speaking to me.
Found out the hard way that you can’t really learn piano without weighted keys, and I never had those. I always like to have keyboards around, however. It helps me when I’m trying to figure out a song, and I ought to play organ more. Much like my Uncle (Father’s brother) - he played an actual organ with foot pedals ‑ I gravitate towards those sounds.
I’ve reached the point where I’m considering formal vocal lessons. I need that to break through this current plateau I’m experiencing – some professional, impartial feedback.
Thinking about the nylon string. Maybe a trade-in is in order? I might even ask about layaway, I don’t know.
If you've ever wanted to learn an instrument, I encourage it. It'll help keep your brain busy, that's for sure.