TIPS FOR TODAY
You might be thinking, “There’s no way I can learn this in 10 minutes.”
Good — because you’re not supposed to.
The goal isn’t to perfect the challenge in ten minutes. It’s to introduce your fingers and your brain to something new so they’ll be a little smoother the next time you sit down with a similar skill.
Motor-learning research shows that short, imperfect reps create more progress than long, grinding sessions. Ten minutes keeps your brain sharp, your hands relaxed, and the habit alive.
And here’s the quiet superpower of the 10-minute rule: it gets you started. Most people end up playing longer because once you’re in motion, the fun takes over.
So today, just touch the new idea a few times. Let that be enough.
Ten minutes builds momentum — and momentum builds players.
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Pretty tough today. a lot to remember
Maybe I’m just tired tonight.. rough day
I am playing a new guitar, an Acoustic Greisch, Jim Dandy 24” Guitar. I am trying to play guitar after not playing for a while. I used to play and want to play again my 12 String Guitar, it is a Seagull 12 String (#12047) made in Canada.
Playing a D’Angelico semi-hollow (Premier SS Boardwalk), since my acoustic (Taylor 414) is upstairs in a more controlled-humidity environment.
Art Lutherie Spruce not sure of the year
Yamaha CS40. I also play my Washburn semi-acoustic from time to time.
My acoustic is a 51 year old Yamaha FG200 dreadnought. 🙂
Washburn guitar
Today’s licks were ok individually for me but challenging to follow/keep up with you while putting them together.
Playing a Mitchell(what is says on the top of the guitar. No clue the year or where I brought it from. I have several l low end guitars.
Orangewood Morgan Live Grand Auditorium Cutaway.
Laurel canyon LD100
I’m playing a 95 Gibson Gospel or a 2022 Martin Dread Junior sapelle
Tonight, i was playing with my Martin HD28 Standard, also have a Martin D18 1933 reissue it’s a 2021 love this one.
the lick was easy for me, got it no problem.
Guild D25M
Taylor 25th -anniversary Grand Auditorium
Mine is a Seagull S6 Original. Bought it a couple years ago. I liked it’s bright sound. Goes well with my partial hearing loss and slight tinnitus.
An acoustic and sometimes a electric peavey predator, am a mostly beginner.
Martin 000X1
I’m playing my 1963 Gibson electric/acoustic hollow body
D-18 1969. My first
A 2019 Martin HD-28 standard.
I also have a couple more Martins, a couple J45s and a couple Guilds. Nothing vintage. Most bought for me by my wife. Lucky me!
Lesson 2 sounds like frarajaca!
Almost got it—playing a small Bob Thompson
Zager acoustic
I play a Cordoba Iberia Series C7
Fender DG20s from 2000
Almost got it.
Ibanez GC Dread
Did the best I could with the drill. DIdn’t get it down, but tried my best. Couldn’t always tell where to go with the fingers.
Rogue Dreadnaught RA-101B
Martin 000-15 m
The TAB is Below the screen on the right-hand side
Gibson j45 standard
I’m using a Martin 000 Junior.
Iris OG
Hi Tony,
I’m playing a Yamaha APX500 that I got for my daughter years ago. I’m also babysitting a Taylor 810 for a friend but I never paly it as the action on the Yamaha seems a lot better(although that could use some work too). I think I need to find a Luthier.
I play a Gretsch Cowboy Series and love it.
Yamaha FGX800C
I’m playing my 2021 Boucher JP Cormier
Playing a PRS Se electric but playing clean with no distortion.
I’m playing a Guild 1975 Guild D-35 when I’m using a pick. Sitka top, genuine Mahogony b/s, Brazilian fret board and bridge. My first guitar and still can’t play it very well. Had the neck reset last year for first time and it’s easy to play now 8*0
A Martin HD-28 sir. Is there a pdf tab for this lick?
I’m playing an Ovation 1112-1
I have 30 year old Epiphone/Gibson
I have a martens goyo and a takwmwme f379
Martin D41
Fender acoustic
Lesson 2 is tough. Got 1 down. I’m trying to click button below to see tablature and think that will help but cannot seem to get it to pop up. Got the PIP and the speed change. No button shows any tablature.
Guild D25-NT
Hi Tony,
I’m playing a Taylor 214 ce guitar.
I’m playing a 1996 Evertt Hummingbird
A friends husband gave me his Gibson Hummingbird made in 2008 because he does not play anymore
Tony,
I’m using a Taylor GS Mini.