This time around


Gilbyesk
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06/13/2020 6:06 pm

Hello all, so happy to be here. I am making my 4th attempt and feel very strongly that this round is different and here is why and what i have learned

History

1st attempt 7th grade elective course. Barely remember and not sure why it did not stick. Probably bad equipment and no good support.

2nd attempt; took lessons for a very short time in my early 20's. Expensive and again probably equipment.

3rd attempt; purchased "Learn and Master Guitar" books and discs about 10 years ago. Focus was on theory including reading music and mastering the guitar. I stuck with this for one full year and made a decision to walk away since I still could not play a song. I must say I did have some great take aways since GT pushes a bit more toward learning chords and songs out of the gate I do enjoy that I can also read music. Maybe will help me in the long run. Oh and I bought a nice Martin guitar. That most certainly helped.

Now at 57; Love this course. Just over a month in and I am sort of playing songs already:) Seems everyone here has the same general message "HAVE FUN" Super important and so far I am haveing a great time. Another thing I did for myself is bought a nice electric (PRS SE Custom 24) I had a cheap Fender knock off that frankly I did not even realize just how bad it was until I got my PRS. Sparked a whole new interest.

Well off to go play. Looking forward to this journey with everyone here!


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matonanjin2
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matonanjin2
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06/13/2020 11:00 pm

Welcome and good luck to you this time around.


[u]Guitars:[/u] 2014 PRS Santana, 2013 PRS Paul's, 2009 PRS Hollowbody, 1972 Gibson ES-325, 2012 Fender Strat American Standard, 2012 Yamaha Pacifica, Martin M-36, Martin 000-15M, Seagull S6 Classic[br][u]Amps:[/u] Fender Blues Junior III, Boss Eband JS-10, Line 6 POD 500X, Quilter Microblock 45

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William MG
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William MG
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06/13/2020 11:31 pm

Welcome and good luck.


This year the diet is definitely gonna stick!

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AustinUK___9teen70eight
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AustinUK___9teen70eight
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06/14/2020 7:32 am

welcome & good luck on your guitar journey

I too purchased L & M guitar some years back.

Found it like pulling teeth lol

I've started from beginning here & currently halfway through GF2 , so far I'm having a blast , lessons are brilliantly put together

Lisa is a great teacher

Each day I can't wait to pick guitar up & go through things I didn't know & continue on with the lessons


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Gilbyesk
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06/14/2020 6:35 pm

@Austin UK

Funny you say that about L&M and I agree. I too am super excited each day to practice. Wish I was retired and able to put in many more hours.

Thanks for your comments


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AustinUK___9teen70eight
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06/14/2020 8:00 pm
Originally Posted by: Gilbyesk

@Austin UK

Funny you say that about L&M and I agree. I too am super excited each day to practice. Wish I was retired and able to put in many more hours.

Thanks for your comments

it actually put me off guitar playing for a very long time tbh.

only cos of lockdown etc I started playing guitar again.

I would perhaps only strum a few chords once every 3 months or so.


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