Greg Lee Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Greg Lee here from Fairfax in the Old Dominion State I started playing guitar when I was 11 years old and got a guitar for Christmas. 50 years later, I can say that my journey has been spotty. In 2020 I thought about selling my two guitars. But I didn't and instead have played almost every day. Now I feel plateaued and need a kickstart. I would love to be able to play guitar with a group of other guitar players as a start. My ultimate dream would be to play lead guitar and really shred it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Been playing at the guitar off and on for many years without any formal lessons. I probably sound pretty good to some people but I keep playing the same old stuff that I'm comfortable and not many recognizable songs (just bits and pieces). I kind of play my own thing. I'm ready to progress and hopefully make fewer mistakes trying to play music that sounds good. This program just might open the doors to expanding my understanding of the mysterious and unforgiving fretboard. Den from Michigan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 I’ve been playing for 6 years…..or wanting to play. I’m hoping to be able to create some blues once I feel more confident about the fretboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 I joined this forum yesterday after taking the first 4 days of the 5 day challenge. I will take day 5 today, looking forward to it. I have played the guitar for 60 years and knew much of the material posted already in Days 1-4. However, regardless of how long one plays there are always some things that you learn even when reviewing basics even if its a renewed focus on techniques and fundamentals. In the first 4 days the things that caught my attention were the review of improved flexibility in streching your fretboard (right hand) depending on how you are holding your guitar. I often don't maximize the position of my thumb and right hand to get the best fret board mobility. Secondly, the section on building hand strength through repititious exercise while not new is something I've been to passive to do so I'm adding it to my practice routine. I'm also interested in the "teacher certification" and helping aspiring guitarists to learn things it took me years to discover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Soukup Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Well, Made my submission. I have hand tremors and they got worse when I started recording. Jonathan and the staff will get a good laugh out of mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight braud Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted B Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 On 12/13/2021 at 8:58 PM, robertw said: robert, from whidbey island washington... 9-5 day job at a desk...5-9 soccer coach...little free time right now (24hr dad and husband) tired of looking at my guitar cases in the corner of various rooms...need to do something about it THOUGHTS...jonathan had a great first call and his knowledge and demeanor and pace are perfect, so calm and reassuring to everyone that wants info but at a level they can digest. homework (patterns and scales) will be fun... Robert, instead of keeping your guitar in the case, keep it in a guitar stand so you can easily grab it and play, even if it's only for a few minutes. Plus, guitars look cool in a room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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