The quality of instruction is fantastic as compared to the painless price each month. Private lessons cost a fortune! I am still in my first month. The only pain I have had is getting callouses on my fingers.
As a teacher, I consider myself a life long learner. Keep practicing. I feel a sense of accomplishment by now playing a few songs I can sing along with. Learning an instrument at any age is a great ego boost to overall life enjoyment, but you also gain something as a bonus---musical freedom! Have fun!