Hi Beachboy welcome! This is my third week! Like you I was hoping to learn a lifelong dream. I stick with the program in fundamentals one and practice every chance I get. SometimesI get frustrated because it is hard to keep up with the play alongside. lately when I have trouble with that I stop and practice the spider exercise or some of the earlier lessons to improve my finger dexterity and placement. Am really beginning to think that is part of what slows me down. Have fun hope you enjoy this as much as I do! I love this site! I am very impressed with the quality of the teachers and lessons!