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MSigley
Registered User
Joined: 07/23/19
Posts: 1
MSigley
Registered User
Joined: 07/23/19
Posts: 1
08/04/2019 2:55 am

Hey everyone,

I just signed up for full access. I've always wanted to learn guitar and finally my job and family life allows me the time to commit and practice. I started taking weekly lessons back in February from a teacher at the local music store where I bought my guitar. I've learned from him but have never felt like there was any structure in place and the lessons were rather haphazard. He is primarily a rhythym guitar instructor and I didn't feel like I was getting where I would like to be, so I researched all the online programs and found myself here. I can play most of the major chords including D, A, E, Am, Em, E7, A7, Dm, D7, C, G, and just starting to get that darn F chord. I also know some strumming patterns and basic arpeggios. I'm not sure exactly where to start, but figured I would go from the beginning lessons to see what I may have missed. I'm now on the basic melodies which I did not do while taking lessons. I have a few beginner questions.

First, should I just go through all the beginner lessons and fast forward thru what I already know? Second, how proficient should you get before moving on to the next lesson? And finally, should I start looking for easy songs to play while doing all of this?

Thanks for any suggestions. I am totally committed to learning the guitar and doing whatever it takes. I do get a little frustrated at times but refuse to quit. So far I really like what I see on Guitartricks!


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LisaMcC
Guitar Tricks Instructor
Joined: 11/02/06
Posts: 4,068
LisaMcC
Guitar Tricks Instructor
Joined: 11/02/06
Posts: 4,068
08/04/2019 10:38 pm

So glad you are with us!

Sounds like you’ve got a good head start, but I would definitely suggest you at least WATCH and LISTEN to the Fundamentals lessons from the start, even the ones that feel too easy for you.

Embedded in those lessons are some very important nuggets of guitar-technique-wisdom that many players are never taught, and find to be game-changing and door-opening.

-Lisa


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