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gpb
10-17-2009, 08:14 AM
Hiya all - I'm an italian beginner guitarist. I'm 50 and I am a scientist by trade.
Musically, I've been playing drums for 30 years: I'm a decent jazz drummer nowadays and actually the most exciting experience I had on stage was when I played with a great jazz guitarist, John Scofield!
I've always wanted to learn to play something on the guitar: I just subscribed and am curious to see what I can learn from this site.
Cheers!

Pippo
Neal Walter
10-17-2009, 11:37 PM
Hi Pippo,
wow, a scientist, I'm impressed! There is tons to learn here so take your time, lots of helpful, friendly people too. Welcome!
compart1
10-18-2009, 09:04 AM
from one newbie to another Welcome Pippo
SlickString
10-18-2009, 10:51 AM
From one scientist to another, welcome Pippo and good luck.
gpb
10-18-2009, 11:43 AM
Hello folks, and hello colleague! Which kind of scientist are you? I'm an astronomer working for the Italian Space Agency.

Well, this site is amazing...
SlickString
10-19-2009, 02:47 PM
I'm a very much down to earth Hospital Laboratory Scientist. Or at least I was until a few months ago when I took early retirement. Haematology is my speciality. Not as glamorous as space but we can't all be space types :D

Learning guitar isn't rocket science (to use a well known saying) but it's often tough to make progress. GT helps immensely though!

Cheers.
airbender
10-24-2009, 01:17 AM
Hiya all - I'm an italian beginner guitarist. I'm 50 and I am a scientist by trade.
Musically, I've been playing drums for 30 years: I'm a decent jazz drummer nowadays and actually the most exciting experience I had on stage was when I played with a great jazz guitarist, John Scofield!
I've always wanted to learn to play something on the guitar: I just subscribed and am curious to see what I can learn from this site.
Cheers!

Pippo
Howdy :-) Glad to find that I'm not the only newbie. I'm 41 and almost gave up. I tried playing many times in my youth but gave up quickly as the methods appeared too difficult. Now that I (single dad) have two children who want to learn, they want me to teach them. Well, I don't think I will be able to do that exactly, but so far it is giving them a strong desire to move forward. So far, I'm impressed with what I've learned and looking forward to being on my own. Toodles
Tartan mike
10-25-2009, 10:17 AM
Hi Ive just signed up due to latest offer which seems great value. I have been learning acoustic guitar for last year and bought myself an electric one. I also cannot read music. I just love playing as it is total release from work and watching my footy team Kilmarnock (not win most of the time). Im no scientist but a Landscape Architect from Scotland age 40