Sounds good to me Lisa. Recently started acoustic guitar as i had been learning harmonica since i semi-retired. Thought i might like to play guitar and harp together on some Dylan songs maybe. I then found my eldest sons guitar languishing in the attic and thought what the hell. Just finished fundamentals one and two and am now looking at strumming patterns and trying out a few simple songs as i go with the chords i have learned so far. Great to know there are more crinklies out there enjoying learning this fabulous instrument as i certainly am. I do find certain things difficult for example i can,t contort my fingers to play a B chord but using a capo has helped me a little with avoiding it. would really like eventually to perform a decent rendition of some Dylan classics and the Wrestler song by Bruce Springsteen. Lisa really enjoy your lessons which are easy to follow. Good luck to you and all the more " mature " learners out there. Best Wishes Tony R

Originally Posted by: LisaMcCHi all,

What a wonderful conversation. I've been teaching guitar for over 20 years, and my very favorite students to work with are adult beginners. (or in some cases, re-beginners, or chronic intermediates).

There's such courage and heart to engaging in the guitar learning process when you're not a kid anymore.

It sounds like we have a bit of a clan here - would any of you be interested in keeping this discussion going amongst other adult players with similar interests and issues?

If so, shoot me an email. I'll see if somehow we can set up our own little discussion corner.

Best wishes - Lisa