Too late to pick up another instrument, poss cello, lessons plus independent practice would be the weapon of choice as my violin is weak and im unable to correctly read music (i translate first)? I'm 23 and at uni....

It's never too late! Head over to the Adult Learners section of the forum. There are lots more people like you.

Yeah thats what everyone else cept my parents said!

Parents are not always correct! Go for it if you want to, it should be about what you want to do!

Absolutely echo what Saxlover has said.

Started having singing lessons at 35, piano re-started at 38, recorder re-started at 38, violin started at 38.....

And jolly well NOT too old for any of it!

And if anyone suggests I am I'll sulk!

It's never too late to start anything, if that's what you want to do then.....

At 23, you're entitled to follow your own feelings and ignore parents. You might just find you can surprise them in a wee while - I did. There have been plenty of threads about how old even quite famous musicians were when they started to play. I'm forty and my dexterity is continuing to improve.

If I listened to parents my music-loving days would be over!

Matt

LOOOL! I've enjoyed music for a long time now,all varities and yes my father can get stuffed, the encouragement off here is overwhelming!