Ask HN: Musicians?

I compose electronic music. Attempted to learn to play keyboard at a late age, but progressed unsatisfyingly slowly.

I would agree that a disproportionate number of programmers I know are musically inclined.

Piano & guitar - hobby songwriter

I've always wanted to play the guitar, and bought an electric (LP-style) when I turned 18. Tried teaching myself to play, but life happened. Sadly, it's bow collecting dust by my bedside.

When I'm not working 50 hours a week with several side projects on top of my responsibilities as a husband and father, I'd like to pick it back up.

I mess around on the piano, which I bought this last year. Love it to death, it's great to just play when you need a break. (BTW I cannot recommend the Yamaha GT2 enough).

I'm absolutely terrible at reading music, but I can play anything by ear, I wonder if that's usual for hacker types.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=y6UPJJqwc1k

I play the classical guitar as a hobby(other than programming). Still learning now. Now I'm performing for free at old folk's homes during festivals. That's much more meaningful than playing it alone in my room.