
How to start making music
It’s never too late to play an instrument or learn to sing. Take the leap from listener to maker in the way that suits you
by Gayla M Mills
Gayla M Mills is a hobbyist roots musician, former college instructor, and author with scores of published essays and features. Returning to music in her 40s, she discovered a new life in a rich musical circle. In Making Music for Life: Rediscover Your Musical Passion (2019), she offers hundreds of tips to help others get more from music. She lives in Virginia, US.