What thing would you like to learn how to do? When you were younger there was little money, no time. no places to

[debm55]

learn I wanted to learn to tap dance as a youngster. I found a place that had adult beginner tap classes, I was not very good, but I did it.

[XanaDUer2]

1. Piano

We had one

[debm55]

3. Thank you XanaDUer2.

Have you ever thouth about taking lessons?

[XanaDUer2]

6. I have

But we're on a limited budget. Id like to learn French better, but can't afford Babbel and my library's resources on languages are confusing to me

[debm55]

10. Have you tried other places on the internet? Good Luck.

[XanaDUer2]

11. I should try

Things are tough right now.

[debm55]

42. Sorry friend, I will keep both you and your husband in my prayers.

[XanaDUer2]

57. Thanks

[RoadRunner]

2. Fly

Tired of flying dreams, I want the real thing.

[debm55]

7. Ty RoadRunner. I have dreams sometimes where I am flying.

[AllaN01Bear]

25. wanted to, but now cant touch the controls of a airplane . heart problems and all. medical issues .

[debm55]

43. TY AllaNO1Bear, Sorry, Is there anything else you would like to do? Model airplanes?

[AllaN01Bear]

49. lots . just being me!!!!

[debm55]

50. ty AllaN01Bear

[Bristlecone]

4. Woodworking. Furniture specifically

I suppose there is still time to learn.

[debm55]

8. TY Bristlecone. My friend down the street is a woodworker. Self taught. Good luck

[LeonidPlanck]

60. Try

“3x3 custom”. I’m a carpenter and I find her approach awesome. Tamar is no-BS “bottom-up” inquisitive. She’s a great primmer to get you in the shop making mistakes.

Great stuff.

[Bristlecone]

63. I will give that a whirl. Thank you.

Really appreciate it.

[LeonidPlanck]

64. She's really got a knack

For creative woodshop solutions. Have fun and we want to see pictures of your projects!

And remember, 90% of carpentry is making your own ad hoc jigs (that’s the fun part!)

[Joinfortmill]

5. Play a musical instrument

I took piano lessons, but I had to use the piano at the school. It didn't work out. I gave up after the first year.

[debm55]

9. Ty Joinfortmill. Maybe you can work something out. Good Luck

[Joinfortmill]

18. I'm not really musically inclined. So, all is good.

[debm55]

44. Thank you dear friend.

[Sanity Claws]

12. Dance

I was told there was no money for that or music lessons.
Or anything else for that matter.
It still makes me sad when I think about it.

[debm55]

13. Me too, Sanity Claws. You can still do it.

[Mr.Bill]

14. If I had stuck with playing guitar

I would now have 60 years of experience at it. Of course, that still doesn't mean I would be any good at it.

[debm55]

15. TY Mr. Bill. You would be great with all the practice.

[ProfessorGAC]

31. Funny!

There are famous guitar players that haven't gotten any better (or more interesting) since they were 15.
You could always believe you'd have been an interesting player!
I still play piano, guitar, or both every day. I don't think retirement would have been as satisfying if I didn't have music to play & new ideas to explore.
Good thing, too. I'm way too lazy to get much into gardening!

[Freddie]

16. Play guitar

I’m actually pretty accomplished on the sax (play in community band, church etc) but never got the hang of an instrument that did multiple notes at a time. I feel like I’m too old to learn something so complex.

[debm55]

20. Ty Freddie, You are never too old, my friend.

[ProfessorGAC]

32. If You Understand Music, You Could Do It

It's still the same music, just a different technique.
Also, there's no such thing as a cheap, bad guitar anymore. The low cost stuff is pretty darned good & highly playable.
Once you get past the "fingertips hurt" (after all, we do push steel wires down onto a hard surface) period, you might have big fun.
I've got 13 guitars & a piano here to keep me occupied!

[Niagara]

17. Kickboxing

Taekwondo

Falconry

Growing a veggie garden

How to keep potted petunia's alive. (I've mastered how to keep potted geraniums alive)

Play the guitar (there's a rumor that there's some finger pain involved in learning this skill and I already have finger pain)

[debm55]

21. TY Niagara. Boy you have a list. Go for it, my friend. and good luck

[surrealAmerican]

19. glassblowing

I loved to watch it being done, but never managed to find a class.

[debm55]

22. Ty surrealAmerican. that is a hard one to find classes for. You might want to try a Community College. good luck.

[ProfessorGAC]

33. Learned It!

Was mediocre at it, and I wasn't doing art. Just laboratory glassware & repair work. It's fascinating.
I wish I would have pursued it from an art standpoint, but never was even close to that.

[Deep State Witch]

23. Play Guitar

I'm still considering it.

[ProfessorGAC]

34. Want Advice?

PM me. I'm willing to help & encourage anybody who wants to play their own music.

[Deep State Witch]

65. We have a Guitar Center

in the local Town Center mall. I've thought about taking lessons there now that I'm retired. My husband used to play when he was younger. Maybe I can talk him into going with me.

[ProfessorGAC]

66. That Sounds Like Fun

My wife was interested once, but she never got past the "it hurts my fingers" point.
She's a pretty good singer & has a good ear. I think she would have done ok.
It's not like she has regrets about it.
My pro tip: since you have a GC, look at Fender or Yamaha acoustic guitars.
They make decent sounding, easy to play but inexpensive guitars.
I found 11 for $200 or less (brand new) on their website.

[Deep State Witch]

67. Thanks!

I may give it a try.

[arkielib]

24. Crochet

I've never had time to learn and now all of my relatives who would have taught me, like my grandmother, have died. I’m retiring in about a year and hope to find some resources online.

[yellowdogintexas]

28. You Tube is your friend. There are tons of tutorials out there.

The 'tutors' are very good, and clearly demonstrate the method. Give it a shot.

My favorites are Creative Grandma and Bag 'O Day Crochet but there are many others

When I am learning a new stitch or pattern, I pull the video up on the laptop. I get the best view of the work and can pause it as needed.

I did a little crochet years ago, back in my 20s and just stopped for some reason. When my daughter told me she was pregnant I knew I had to make something for that baby, and that got me back in. I am really enjoying it; it is relaxing and nice to feel creative. It's fun to master a new stitch.

Since I made that first blanket for my little girl 5 years ago, I have made 6 blankets for new moms and 4 full size blankets (about the size of a double mattress) I am getting ready to make one for my sister's new grandson.

[debm55]

45. Yes, that is where I learned to crochet from You Tube. Right now , I am learning how to make Polymer Clay Faux gemstones

on You Tube. to make earrings and pendants.

[arkielib]

48. That sounds fun!

[debm55]

51. Thank you arkielib Good Luck

[arkielib]

47. Thanks for the You Tube suggestions!

I will definitely check those out.

[elleng]

26. Learn to speak Italian.

I can listen to it FINE, and listen to good folks singing.

a small example:

[debm55]

46. Ty elleng , try You Tube first before you invest in an expensive program. Best ;ucl tp you.

[CanonRay]

27. Astrophotography

Always wanted to do this.

[debm55]

41. Thank you CanonRay. I hope it works out okay for you.

[yellowdogintexas]

29. decorate cakes. I did a bit long time ago but never kept it up

I bake excellent cakes but would like to at least put some rosettes on them.

I'd also like to learn to sew well enough to make t-shirt quilts.

I was never any good with sewing machine

[debm55]

40. Thank you yellowdogintexas. Keep up with the cake decorating and sewing. You CAN do it.

[keithbvadu2]

30. Time Money Energy

Time Money Energy

[debm55]

39. Thank you keithbvadu2. That is so true.

[hydrolastic]

35. Juggle

As a kid I learned to juggle pretty good, but I wanted to be a really good juggler. jobs and life get in the way of practicing. If you want to look there is a lot of good juggling going on on you tube.

[debm55]

38. Ty hydrolastic, Check out Youtube and have a go at it again. Good luck.

[Cartoonist]

36. To draw

I've been able to do a nice sketch now and then, but it takes me a very long time.

[debm55]

37. Thank you Cartoonist. I hope your wish comes true. There are various sites on YouTube about learning to draw.

[AKwannabe]

52. Piano

We were poor!

[debm55]

53. Thank you AKwannabe. I hope your wish comes true to poay the piano.

[Emile]

54. Learn to fly ultra lights or para gliders.

Now I'm too damn old.

[debm55]

55. TY Emile. .You ar never too old. Do it! Even if you don't fly one, you can sit it one and still have the experence.

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[LLC]

56. Drums

I always wanted to learn to play the drums. When I was in grade school we were all tested to see if there were any kids that had some musical inclinations, and mine was rhythm. Mom said we couldn’t afford any such thing, so the lid was shut on that.

Throughout my adult life, I spent too much time thinking about it, and procrastinating too long.

Too many herniated discs and rheumatoid arthritis stands in my way now.

Great topic! Thank you! 😊

[debm55]

58. Thank you LLC and welcome to DU. You might want to try it.on a smaller drum. Don't give up!

[LLC]

59. Hi! 👋🏻

Thank you, debm55, for the welcome! 😊

[zeusdogmom]

61. Piano

There were piano teachers available but no piano in my home. No space for one and probably not enough money to comfortably cover lessons and music for me and my siblings. BUT the public school I attended had elementary school band including a private lesson each week with the band director. Music stores had rent to buy the instruments. I still play the clarinet my parents bought me 67 years ago - I lucked out - the instrument is a really good semi- professional model. And yes I did thank my parents in their later years for the sacrifices they made. My siblings played in the band, too. Some longer than others. I am the only one who still regularly plays.

And the piano? Took class piano in college. I can play …. sort of. 😁

Kudos to the the very small rural public school board who understood the importance of music and were willing to adequately fund the program.

[debm55]

62. Ty zeusdogmom. for your very sweet post.