Learning to play the Mandolin at 45
Posted by: kim
on Jun 21, 2009 
At the tender age of 45 I am learning to play the Mandolin. My husband purchased this beautiful instrument for me last Christmas. I shared with him the wonderful memories of my childhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee where we would go to Signal Mountain on Saturday evenings and listen to people pick, grin, dance and just absorb the harmony of good ole' country music!
As I got older and moved to Florida, it seemed I was always looking for a little piece of home. When I would hear the sweet magic of the mandolin, I could close my eyes and be back home!
Taking music lessons in adult life seems to be more challenging but I have made a commitment to myself not to miss a lesson. I have also told my instructor on some lesson days that I would be paying for a practice because I did not find time in between our sessions to do my homework! Luckily, he totally understands and has been very supportive! It is to easy to quit so I am determined!
Learning to play an instrument has many similarities to hunting! Learning to FOCUS, Feeling the heartBEAT of the earth, It allows you to be ONE with yourself and the instrument.
I can't wait to take my Mandolin to hunting camp this fall...set by the fire and pick a tune. Maybe the deer will come in for the concert!
Music is so magical not matter what age you start playing! I just spoke to Paige with Women's Outdoor News and she informed me she started playing the bass guitar later in life and now just a few years later, she is playing in a band! Thank you Paige for your inspiration! We may have to start the Outdoor Women Band!
Kim Pezzeminti
