Greetings from the Wet Coast!

Hello All

Wife told me to get a hobby before I fully retire (a few yrs away). Always wanted to play guitar so decided to get serious about it.

I am currently struggling inside GF 1 and was contemplating taking up woodworking instead! I don't recall having this much difficulty in learning an instrument (trumpet) back in HS. I certainly drove the neighbours nuts with my practicing.

I decided to get into the forums and see what and how other people are doing. I quickly discoved that my problems are not unique. Didn't realize how many people were experiencing the same problems as I am. The encouraging repsonses I read are refreshing to say the least!

Not sure I'll reach the benchmark 10,000hrs of practice to become the next Jimmy Page/Rory Gallagher/SRV/(insert fav guitarist name here) but with renewed interest and motivation I'll keep at it.

Cheers

Welcome to the forums! And yep, they are the secret sauce of Guitar Tricks. hang in there, lots of support here for whatever ails ya.

PS -- Although I'm not currently in residence there, I too hail from the Wet Coast (Oregon/Washington). Say hi for me!

Welcome and greetings from the East Coast.

Originally Posted by: wcarrollI am currently struggling inside GF 1 and was contemplating taking up woodworking instead! I don't recall having this much difficulty in learning an instrument (trumpet) back in HS. I certainly drove the neighbours nuts with my practicing.

Hello & welcome

Haha. Wait until you decide to add an electric to the family and combine it with a grunty amp, then you can enjoy that same 'neighbour inclusive' experience all over again! = ]

Cheers 2 u 2.