As a teenager, I never had a chance to play a musical instrument or have my own band. I was either interested in other things (computers) or my musical anti-talent was very hard to overcome. But after I went into my thirties, I decided to treat my self with an electric guitar. I had no clue what to do with it, how will I find time to play it or how hard can it be to learn it. All I knew was that I needed it. Here are my top six reasons why you also need to start playing the guitar now. 6.