Originally Posted by: TESDfan

Hi everyone!

I think I've reached a point where I really want to know how to play. How to tune by ear. I want to know a bit about theory and chord structure. I want to know my guitars. Most importantly I want to play with other people. I'm to embarresed to play for people outside of my wife and kids, let alone with actual musicians.

Good luck!

I, like yourself, have been an aspiring guitar player since I was 17. That was a long time ago. And like you, I really enjoy playing with other people. Fortutunately, for me, I have people I can jam with that understand that I am a "tag along player". What this means is that I will jump in when I feel I can.

Understanding some basic theory and knowing how to use it is important.

I think if you can find these type of players, you will find people you can hang with and be part of the jam - regardless of the level of contribution!

again, good luck and stick with it.

Edit: tuning by ear - good for you if you can, but at my stage in life, time is short. I don't waste time - its electronic for me.