Thank you for your words of encouragement. Lisa McCormick is really putting me through the paces. It's fun, but I can't say that my fingers weren't sore after that "tab" lesson last night.

This has been the most organized and structured lesson plan for guitar I have ever taken. I'm enjoying it so much, last week I fired my guitar teacher. I love the idea of being able to learn at my own pace rather than one lesson, once per week for 30min. THAT SUCKS!!!!! I just wish I had more time to practice so I could move further faster. I want to learn some of the more popular songs so bad but know that I'm light years away from being able to play rifs like Clapton or Hendrix.

My excitement level is up and my determination to do this is there. I've given myself 6mos - 1yr to have enough of the basics down to start jamming with other people (shamelessly). Right now, I think I'd make a total fool out of myself if I attempted to play with anyone (that's the frustrating part; I get tired of playing by myself).

Anyway, thanks again for the words of encouragement. I'm looking forward to "Part 4 of Fundamentals 1."

Thank you,

Brian