I am 23 years old and have been playing for 8 years. I am completely self taught. although at the current time I am taking Piano Lessons just to expand my horizons, I dont enjoy it as much as the guitar but it s alright. i started writing songs about 2 years ago, i have written about 4 or them. i dont have a lot of time to write so i use what ever little time I do have, I have a full time job as a Cook which is ..........well it pays the bills ;) I have a 3 year old son, he loves music just as much as I do.