Hi Louise, even though I've been noodling around for years, I consider myself a beginner too. Maybe an "advanced" beginner, but a beginner none the less.

I've been here at Guitar Tricks since the start of the new year. I really like the structured lessons, because like you mentioned, it gives me a direction and a purpose with my practicing. 

I'm just a bedroom player. I would love to be able to play with some other folks at some point, but for now I need to work on getting better and more confident. My favorite genres are Rock, Blues, Rockabilly and Surf.

Good luck here and have fun.