Why do you want to pickup something that's easy? Pickup something you genuinely wanna learn! 
  
 And no, it's never late to do anything

Consultant

No, it's not late at all. You can learn a new instrument at any age. It takes about 5 years to to reach intermediate stage, and 10 years to become an expert at any instrument, given that you keep learning and practicing.   
    
 So you can start at any age, and that's your roadmap for the next 10 years.  
  
 And yes, you can learn piano from YouTube videos and also using step by step method books in parallel, like Alfred piano method or Faber piano method, and you can use apps like Piano Marvel on a tablet to judge your playing and help you practice. 
  
 Good luck and have fun! 😊👍🏽

Staff Engineer

Go for it.. YouTube has all the basic lessons for free..

Software Engineer

Is it too late to start learning a musical instrument after the age of 30? Many of us have had the desire to play and enjoy music for a long time, but it never happened. Life's demands and prioriti...

Is it too late to start learning a musical instrument after the age of 30? Many of us have had the desire to play and enjoy music for a long time, but it never happened. Life's demands and priorities often took precedence.

Now, I'm considering dedicating some time each day to learn and not necessarily become an expert, but simply enjoy the process. If there are any musicians here, could you suggest which instrument is easier to pick up? I'm thinking about a keyboard or piano. Also, is it feasible to self-learn by watching YouTube videos or taking online courses?

Learning a musical instrument

Software Developer

Learning a musical instrument- Grapevine

Any musicians in the house who can tell how to start playing keyboard with both hands. I know a little bit of playing with one hand. But I want to learn properly. 
Joining music schools or hiring an instructor is not possible at this moment. I want to start it as a side hobby. 
Any guidance/tips/suggestions please.

Tips on how to learn Keyboard 🎹?

Business Analyst

I have always dreamt of playing an electric guitar on stage. I started to learn guitar in late 2020 and it's been 1.5 years since I stopped playing it do to multiple reasons like bad time management, upskilling for switching, work etc.

I always wanted to work in companies not directed towards IT such as Mercedes Benz, Philips, Samsung,  Siemens, Ather etc and work in areas where UI/UX design overlaps with physical product design. Physical product design is my first love and will continue to be so as that field still fascinates me. Not everyone is privileged enough to pursue their passions and might have to work in certain areas where they are partially interested and pay is good coz, hey! We gotta pay bills.

I wanted to learn multiple languages and was learning German a couple of years ago. Again, due to the reasons listed above, I had to drop out. I want to travel abroad for work, work in multi cultural teams etc.

I always wanted to run marathons and reach the top of Nandi Hills (a hill on the outskirts of Bangalore) by cycling because I was once a obese kid and wanted to prove myself wrong. Now, I have to loose 13 kilos and I'm on working on it. But I sometimes wonder if I can do these things as I had so much to work on.

I was pretty good in sketching. In fact, I was pretty good once upon a time in my design school. Now, I barely sketch. I don't want to loose that part of me who use to sketch day and night. I want to have an Instagram page with all the digital illustrations I wanted to make.

We live in times where one has to consistently switch jobs, upskill everyday, spend time with family and friends (not that I don't want to, but I also love my personal time), take care of aging parents, take care of kids, take care of household, travel to work, get enough sleep for 6-7 hours a day- basically be an adult.

I sometimes wonder if life is nothing but a graveyard of dreams. I understand that one can't do everything in life and sacrifice is inevitable in life.

Folks who are 30 y/o and above, do you still have dreams or are following your dreams while responsibilities pile up in life?

Product Designer

I am looking out for anyone who has learnt Guitar on their own, or by just online medium (apps/websites). What is the app/website/channel which you followed? How well you are into it now? Are you able to play some songs tune? Some tips and learning sources please?

Any Guitar enthusiast here who learnt it completely Online?

I used to be a creative guy in my mid 20s. I learned to play a guitar, could sketch pretty well and also used to work out pretty regularly.
Lift has changed drastically in the last 2 years and I now find myself no time to spend on my hobbies. I tuned 30 recently and have been under slight shock that my responsibilities are bound to increase due to family and work.
I had no responsibility till now and had lived a care free life.
Now that I am engaged, I've realized that I need to dedicate my time for my family, my well being, my upskilling and also some to to evaluate my finances. This has also made me realize that I won't have enough time for my hobbies/interests. I badly want to learn to play an electric guitar and the fact that I won't have much time terrifies me as I need to make a choice of doing something that I love (learn to play a guitar) or doing something that helps me to live a life and pay off my bills which basically is my full time job.
I might have a child in another 4-5 years and the responsibility of having a child terrifies me even more. 
I don't want to make a choice between being there for my child and being there for my work.
I'm not sure if I'm over thinking or just being realistic but not having enough time for yourself due to work and family has been bothering me lately. 
I'm 30 and the fact that responsibilities are bound to increase in my life terrifies me.
Is this a common and a normal feeling or is this unnatural?

Folks who are working in your 30s, do you still find time to work on your hobbies? If yes, how are you able to manage your family life, work life, upskilling, working out and making time for your hobbies?

Yamaha psr i400 from flipkart in 18k new

Yamaha psr i455 from olx 1.5 years old in nice condition also in warranty 15k (may reduce to 14k) 

Also
Yamaha psr i425 in 14500/- from market place. This one is quite old as she doesn't remember when she bought it

Which one is better for me? 
I just want to learn as a new hobby and do something other than my work

Confused with keyboard purchase

I’m finally in Bengaluru and this city seems glitzy yet underdeveloped. What a weird dichotomy. 🫨

Grapevine folks: What are your weekend scenes?

An introvert staying alone here with no friends in the city.. would spend the weekend with myself either scrolling social media or sleeping!!

Assistant Manager

Product Manager

Welcome to Movies & Music's Private Community

Hey everyone

I am planning to learn guitar from YouTube and want to buy one for under 5k. I have set this budget because I am not sure if I will still be committed to this learning passion three or four months from now and don't want this to be an expensive impulsive purchase that I will regret later. I have also seen guitars priced around 2-3k on Amazon. Please suggest if you know any guitars within the price range I mentioned. Thanks in advance!

Guitar 🎸 under 5k

Welcome to Software Engineers's Private Community

Hi Everyone,
I hope you all are making crazy money. I am actually a 3rd year engineering student. I've made over 28 products and released them, having over 650,000 users worldwide. But most of my products are free to use and thus I don't make any money at all even after having so many users, I made some paid apps too but didn't get significant users. I can confidently say that I am one of the best frontend developers available in the market, have a good portfolio, good linkedin profile, good achievements yet I don't get approached by companies or clients.
This is a complete breakdown moment for me as I don't understand how much I have to do to start making money. Don't judge me for mentioning money here as I come from a lower middle class family and I need to make money for my life.
I would love to get your opinion or suggestions or secrets whatever can help me in any ways.

Thanks!

What does it take to get approached by companies or clients?

These days making long weekend plans are mostly futile due to heavy traffic and long queues. 
Still drop in comments as what are your plans.
I am going to go on a hike tomorrow and will just be potato couch for next two days.

Long weekend is here- What are you plans ?

With all the layoffs around, interview preparation of course

Welcome to Office Gossip's Private Community

Hello folks, 

Back to Monday. Hope y'all have had a nice weekend. Hoping to be more productive this week than I was in the last one 😀

What this post is: a place to hang around and chat just about anything, without having a specific topic to discuss.
Think of it like the watercooler at your office.

Look forward to hearing from you all :)

Daily Watercooler - 9th October

Intern

I feel I've wasted years of my life in being inconsistent in whatever I take up. I've been working out for approx. 4 years of my life but have been super inconsistent in going to the gym, and sticking to my diet. I'm in the physique that I was around 4 years ago. All the inconsistent effort I had put in these 4 years has gave me nothing. I've wasted thousands on supplements, personal trainers, gym subscriptions and in the end, I'm back to square one.

The same goes to my hobbies. Been trying to learn an instrument and have been inconsistent with my classes.
In the end, I've wasted my money on time on the classes. Have also bought 2 instruments and both the instruments are just gathering dust.

Enrolled myself to a foreign language class and I failed to complete the classes- it's because of my pathetic time management skills & the inability to be inconsistent in practicing and working on the assignments,

Upskilling- LOL! I have no idea how many thousands I have spend on courses and I'm sure I haven't completed ONE- at least ONE course. Reason- pathetic time management skills & inability to focus on course. I am extremely impatient, I get distracted easily and I fail to complete the given tasks. 

I'm married, I'm a 30 years old obese guy and I'm earning just 15 LPA. Not that I'm dumb coz I believe I have some intelligence in me but I feel I'm doomed for life if I continue to be like this.

I realised that the key to overcoming these issues is being consistent in whatever I pick up. But i fail to be inconsistent in whatever i pick up. I've also realised that I have pathetic will power. I lack will power to an extent that if given a change to fight for my life or just die, I would prefer just dying as it would take less effort compared to fighting back to live.

How can I work on my will power and save my ass from getting fucked by life? I am already suffering due to my actions and lack of actions & I feel it's high time for me to stop continuing to be the way I am.

How can I stay consistent in whatever I take up? Be it upskilling, fitness or even hobbies?

Staying in Koramangala
Looking forward to learning something new.
Learn swimming so far.

What are some good hobbies to pursue in Bangalore?

I recently learned how to cook properly at 35, and it's been a game-changer. I'm saving money, eating healthier, and actually enjoying my meals. It got me thinking about other skills I wish I'd picked up sooner. 

What's a skill you wish you had learned earlier in life? Something that's made a significant difference in your day-to-day living or overall happiness?

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