Am I too old to be a band frontman at 44? I can sing but I don't play an instrument.?
467633
I'm 44 and my life is just beginning.  In writing, in sports, in business.  You come from a great era so go do it, man, go do it!!!   Don't ask these people if you're too old.  Six feet under is too old and not one second before.
448380
If you want to sing in a band, but are afraid of getting up in front of people, that's your first problem.  I had stage fright in elementary school, but got over it quickly once I started a band and now can get up in front of anyone and do my own thing.  But that's just me...\n\nI would suggest to you (if you think your voice is bad) to try singing on your own when you're in your house alone, and then maybe in front of a mirror (I guess it could be your audience...).  Then once you feel confident in your singing voice, go somewhere (like a karaoke bar) where nobody knows you (maybe a few towns away) and sing there, and see what response you get.  They'll either love you or they'll hate you, but either way, you probably won't have to see them again after that night.  Keep doing that (where I am there are places that have karaoke nights at least once a week) until you feel comfortable singing in front of family and friends.  That's the hardest part, because you actually care what they think.  But, after getting up in front of complete strangers and singing, you'll probably be ready to be in a band and get up onstage and sing there too.
396109
Im in a band callecd "the why not" and we play punk/soul... some people say we sound like a mix between Blink 182 and Yellowcard...\nWe have a kick a$$ drummer!!! he freakin rocks and our bassist can play ANYTHING!!! he's almost as good as the guy from the red hot chili peppers!! then theres the lead guitarist who's pretty good and the two cackup guitarist's (me)\nim the lead singer...
375191
dude, ur a guy, u can do pretty much anything. 40 is still pretty young.
965834
Geez I'm trying to remember being 13 or 14, Ha!  When I was that age a nice album was a great gift, so realizing that they are not that readily available or playable I suppose a CD would be nice.  One that would be of a band I like and perhaps makes me think of you when played.
1164426
Not really, but our band did an up-tempo version (w/ jazz bassline) and the singer would go, "How old are you now, how old are you now..etc...."
328538
whut? \n\nhow old are you and what do you like to do.  It'd be good to find a career doing something you enjoy doing.  Figure out your priorities-- making more money or having more time, for example.
566757
sure, would be glad to help;my son has his own band too, best wishes to you!!
892314
start out as early as possible..i didnt start until my mid 30s ...good band...but not everyone in the group had the same focus..get with people you like and can work well with
264602
So, your skill is awesome, eh?? ^_^\n\nMaybe you can teach me a thing or two, btw I try to find someone who can play a lot of musical instrument and have a great sense of music. I don't want to be cocky, but I'm 18 years old boy and I know a lot of classical music. I've been playing guitar for 3 years and I have made a lot of songs. But I don't publish it, and mostly I forgot it after 6-7 days. ^_^\n\nBut I want to find someone who have a great sense of music, because all my friends know how to sing, to play musical instrument, but doesn't have a sense. Just play it like a copycat, and honestly, I don't like it....
847596
Your age is telling on you in the choices of your songs.\n\nI am reserving my answer on this one.
1003906
It seems I am a expert at being a beginner.  I have been peicing together a bedroom studio for years.  I haven't ever gone out to play but people have said that they like my singing.
310960
how old r u? U can be in my band. i'm getting together one. we r gonna be hard-rock/metal/hardcore. Good Luck!!!
102193
find a very good vocalist. \ngood musicians come in handy. \nlist down all songs you know well.\npractice simple 3 chord songs first. \nlearn the basic, bass, guitar, drums and piano.\nwatch gigs more often.
757542
Well aren't you a challenge??Let's not get depressed yet.You are at the best part of your life.Have you heard of eons.com? Try there for a community uplift.Age 50 is now like 35 was in the fifties.First of all what are your passions?I mean besides the previous jobs that have failed you??Why not give yourself some time to find that passion.I typed in, "printing jobs" on yahoo several came up.Monster.com has some.I mean for now.Lift up  your head and shout "I'm not going to take this anymore" real loud.It will make you feel better.Find a 45 year old and hang out have a Starbucks coffee.Ask whats going on in your business world.Find a common link with society give back,while you mentor someone younger. Get your eyes off of yourself, help some else.Opportunity comes when you help others.
305175
I love 80's music.  I don't consider myself old (I'm 30), but it's what I grew up with and what I like.  I'm big into rock, and the bands these days just don't do it for me.
443843
maybe. maybe not. hum-how old am I? Why would I need to be over 40?