Odd Request

blacksan

Joined: Feb 2014

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USA

Posted: 9/8/2026 11:43:29 PM EDT

I’ve always loved music and the talent to play an instrument..However, I am a disabled vet with severely
Impaired hearing from blast damage and find learning really tough. For some odd reason the Mandolin is calling me? Any advice Y”all have is very much appreciated!

Gotterdammerung

Joined: Mar 2012

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VA, USA

Posted: 9/10/2026 11:54:36 AM EDT

[#1]

I don't have any experience with it but I remember seeing the VA has programs involving music lessons as therapy.

They advertise a lot of programs that may, or may not, be worthwhile but it's prob worth looking into.

dalle0001

Joined: Sep 2013

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VA, USA

Posted: 9/10/2026 7:18:48 PM EDT

[#2]

Wasn’t Beethoven deaf? I guess he lost his hearing near the end of his life though.

I don’t think musical talent is really tied in with hearing, believe it or not, though it would help I think. I think it’s just something you either have or don’t.

Either way I think playing something just go to the VA or the rec center and just play.

harpua

Joined: Jan 2005

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VA, USA

Posted: 9/13/2026 4:31:13 PM EDT

[#3]

I would go for the guitar over the mandolin. The mandolin is not an easy instrument to play.

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