I picked up the guitar for the first time about 8 years ago. I was in the military and deployed and I needed something to occupy my mind....so I decided I wanted to learn to play the guitar.
I was on a short 120 day deployment and I used my time well. I learned a lot of basic chord along with some barre shapes. I could play some basic songs (poorly) and that’s where is ended. I didn’t progress much for the next 6 or 7 years until I finally retired and moved back home in 2015. Civilian life proved to have a lot more spare time in it and I needed something to fill it all. I got out the DVDs and lesson books and started back at it. I think I learned a lot more over my 6-7 years off than I originally thought. I feel like I'm learning at a much more accelerated rate than during my deployment. It’s been about 12 months since I started taking my playing a little more seriously. I feel like I've improved dramatically over the last year. I'm at a point in my learning that I feel like I need assistance.....or structure. I still place myself deep into the “beginner” category. I can fluently play songs like Incubus’s “Drive” or Pearl Jam’s “Nothingman” or “Daughter” if that gives you any idea of my skill level. I know the major scale, 12 bar Blues, and a few finger exercises that I’ve found on YouTube. Other than what I’ve found online I’m completely self-taught. I don’t have a musical bone in my body so I’m sure I have a million bad habits.
I did my research and it didn’t take long before I was pointed to this website. I jumped in feet first and purchased 12 months of access. At this point the guitar has become an obsession for me. I no longer hate the sound of myself playing and every single bit of progress that I make is rewarding.
My first question is…..Where do I start?
Ryan
