Mariechi, I started when I was about 14 or 15. Was a "rock star" (as I thought) for several years then went to blues and acoustic music when I hit around 35. Still like to scare the dog and cats with my Les Paul cranked up to about 10. I only do that when no one else is around. Hey, wait, no one is here! Woo hoo! Tape the windows, Paddy's gonna rock tonite!