What do you regret about your youth ?

[harryhayes]

I am fifteen and just interested in what you regret most about your youth and more importantly what you regret not doing. I have probably posted this in the wrong subforum, even wrong website but I just want to hear what you have to say to get a better perspective and learn from your mistakes .

Cheers Harry

[DavidBG]

Also, don't worry about starting an instrument late. All that matters is the amount of practice, which nobody does when they're young.

Nobody? I've been playing guitar since I was 12. On a cheerful note though, I agree with AkiThePirate that it is really how much you practice, not really your age. Time can be harder to manage with a work-schedule to keep up with, but even so there is usually plenty of time.

[LiamOS]

I've been playing drums since I was 8, but until I was about 14 I didn't practice more than a few minutes a day.
Most children I know neglect their instruments to a large degree in their youth.

[BwhoUR]

Also, don't worry about starting an instrument late. All that matters is the amount of practice, which nobody does when they're young.

Nobody? I've been playing guitar since I was 12. On a cheerful note though, I agree with AkiThePirate that it is really how much you practice, not really your age. Time can be harder to manage with a work-schedule to keep up with, but even so there is usually plenty of time.

I insist that my 8 year old practice "religiously". Guitar, acoustic and electric. She's really good (Dad plays drums for her). I have had to pick up the guitar (at 42!!!) to help her figure songs "she" want's to play and am pretty good in a lacksadaisical (sp?) kinda way. It's never too late!

[LiamOS]

Just be careful not to overdo it; make sure she does it for enjoyment rather than anything else.

I was forced to play piano until about ten. I absolutely hated it.
I quite like the instrument, but I hated being made to learn to read music and play terrible songs.
I'm assuming that she does love it, though.

[Goat]

Also, don't worry about starting an instrument late. All that matters is the amount of practice, which nobody does when they're young.

Nobody? I've been playing guitar since I was 12. On a cheerful note though, I agree with AkiThePirate that it is really how much you practice, not really your age. Time can be harder to manage with a work-schedule to keep up with, but even so there is usually plenty of time.

I insist that my 8 year old practice "religiously". Guitar, acoustic and electric. She's really good (Dad plays drums for her). I have had to pick up the guitar (at 42!!!) to help her figure songs "she" want's to play and am pretty good in a lacksadaisical (sp?) kinda way. It's never too late!

My sister did the same thing for my niece, only it was the violin. My niece lost interest, but she at least had the exposure.

[ChaosBorders]

Just be careful not to overdo it; make sure she does it for enjoyment rather than anything else.

I was forced to play piano until about ten. I absolutely hated it.
I quite like the instrument, but I hated being made to learn to read music and play terrible songs.
I'm assuming that she does love it, though.

My parents never made me learn because they didn't want me to end up hating it, but I think now it would have been worth it. I'm pretty sure even if I hated having to learn it, I would have ended up liking the the instrument (if it was strings or a piano) anyways and been glad to know how to play it. Unfortunately I don't really have time anymore to practice, so it's unlikely I'm going to learn much anytime soon.

[WinePusher]

I was forced to play piano until about ten. I absolutely hated it.

Blasphemer!

I quite like the instrument, but I hated being made to learn to read music and play terrible songs.
I'm assuming that she does love it, though.

I love the piano and any other classical instrument that can be used in a symphony orchaestra. Ironically, my first piano teacher was blind so I learned by ear and years afterwards I began to read piano literature.

[harryhayes]

haha thanks sukka soo sleep around but use protection, smoke and drink but don't do the heavies and live up life to learn from experiences. Then when i get older worry about life after death and become a Christian, but an experienced Christian that's tried it all;)

[BwhoUR]

Also, don't worry about starting an instrument late. All that matters is the amount of practice, which nobody does when they're young.

Nobody? I've been playing guitar since I was 12. On a cheerful note though, I agree with AkiThePirate that it is really how much you practice, not really your age. Time can be harder to manage with a work-schedule to keep up with, but even so there is usually plenty of time.

I insist that my 8 year old practice "religiously". Guitar, acoustic and electric. She's really good (Dad plays drums for her). I have had to pick up the guitar (at 42!!!) to help her figure songs "she" want's to play and am pretty good in a lacksadaisical (sp?) kinda way. It's never too late!

My sister did the same thing for my niece, only it was the violin. My niece lost interest, but she at least had the exposure.

I hear you and Aki, the first two years I was very strict, this year I have eased off a little, she can play well now and I just wanted her to see the results as quickly as possible so she could appreciate what it took and see that her hard work pays off. I think it's working, but I am sensitive to the "don't overdue it" thing. She has played her elementary talent show twice and really loved the feedback from friends. Thanks for your insight, I promise I won't be a stage-mom.

[BwhoUR]

haha thanks sukka soo sleep around but use protection, smoke and drink but don't do the heavies and live up life to learn from experiences. Then when i get older worry about life after death and become a Christian, but an experienced Christian that's tried it all;)

To be sure, I think I got lucky with the cigs, my best "mom" advice is not to try them. The rest is up to you. Good Luck.