Hi Dave!

Yes - I was a member in 2009 and things got crazy for me and I had to put it down for a while. ITook lessons for a while, however the instructor was so advanced that I think it was hard for him to teach beginners.. Just due to his wealth of knowledge I would love to reach a certain point and go back to him to learn the advanced material he is really capable of. Consequently I learned alot of "this and that" and fragments, I need to go back in fill in alot of gaps. I think JP has alot of great content but really sturggled to stay on a path. Im glad you like it here. The only thing I think I will miss is the live interaction with other members / teacher, however I think GT forums are pretty active by the way it looks. Im glad you are finding GT benefical as a beginner and thank you for the tips!

Originally Posted by: ddiddle[/p

Hi my name is also Dave

it says you joined in 2009 so you've been sleeping

I too tried the introduction lessons on Jamplay and Fender

Just different ways of doing things

Maybe a bit of style over substance but all their tutors follow different formats so hard to find one you can stay with.

Trying to get you on to riffs and songs before your ready and felt a bit overwhelming.

Joined GT in May and have enjoyed all of it.

The structured courses do suit me as a beginner

I enjoy flitting round all the courses on the Channel even if a tad advanced for me

The Friday facebook specials by MIke Olekshy cover a whole range of topics and levels but very much include the beginner.

Don't forget the toolbox, often overlooked.

Enjoying everything so much I went and bought an acoustic to go with my electric and I even have a ukulele coming at xmas