Intro

I am a cancer patient, multiple myeloma. On disability, I had a Gibson Mk 35 acoustic that I had a hard time playing. My fingers just don't have the dexterity that they once had. I traded it in, even up, for a Framus Stellara, a hollow body electric. I have been flirting with the guitar since I was a teenager (I am now 59) but never really devoted the time or effort to get past the "beginner" tag. Now, I have no excuses, and I have an opportunity to play at my church. I am surprised that now, facing the end, I find that things I wish I had done so long ago still hold my interest, and are still important. Playing music is such a wonderful diversion. I just get lost in a song, and it takes me away from all of my day to day concerns. I hope I have found a way to get where I want to be with the instrument.

Stay strong, pfattkatt! We're all pulling for you here, and we really hope that you're enjoying the lessons. Feel free to share your progress and questions here on the forum. We're a pretty awesome, supportive group! :)

You have discovered a place with so much music offered; you should always be able to find something new to learn or just jam with. To go to another place that only music can reach far enough into, to let things be released or forgotten while you play. I hope you get to learn many new songs………