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When someone asked me recently what I'm into I didn't have answers. Existential crisis aside, what are some good hobbies/interests for someone in their mid thirties to pick up?

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[–] IntheTreetop@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Same with the piano but when looking around for starter keyboards all they can tell you is everything is shit unless to throw out $500.

I don't even know if this is going to click with me. I can't spend that much on something that may end up gathering dust.

[–] spacedancer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

You can start with a midi controller keyboard for less than $200. It doesn’t have its own sound and you’ll need a laptop or ipad and software to actually play, but at least you won’t blow hundreds of dollars just to pick up a hobby. A full weighted keyboard will be a little more expensive though and can hit $300+.

[–] DarthVader@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago

I feel you man. It has to be 88 weighted keys otherwise it's shit. 500 for the piano and $100 per lesson is what you're supposed to spend. Put me off it, I bought a Ukulele instead haha.