Lindsey, wishing you the best!!!!!! with your lessons. I played piano and guitar when I was younger. It was like a lot of things, when I went away to college, I found so much to do that I quit playing both. Sold the piano many years ago.
Our daughter Melissa wanted a guitar, (she played trumpet in the high school band) so we bought her one a couple of years ago and it's under her bed here at home. She's away at college. I've thougth of getting it out and strumming a bit, but my finger tips will hurt, and I'd have to get off this computer.
Hope things work out for you. Playing can be very enjoyable and relaxing.
Janet, you are never too old to learn. In fact, learning improves your brain fruction and may help ward off the effects of aging. You need to do it for your health!!!