As I near the end of my year

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As I near the end of my year

Posted by Mrfredsporty on March 17, 2023 at 6:42 am

I’ve only got about 2 weeks left of my membership here.this what has happened. I started as an almost beginner after dabbling off and on for about 50 years making no progress at all.now, my fingerpicking is smoother, I’m learning more songs. My knowledge of theory has gone from 0 to ok.But I think the biggest thing is that my ears are more open. I’m hearing and paying attention to things I never did before.and I’m enjoying it much more as i CONSISTENTLY practice and play. I’ve also gone from a cheap nylon string to one of better and largest Martin steel strings made (the super D koa dreadnaught )which I have fondly named Arnolt! After the terminator cuz it is so powerful. This will be my last until i croak (I’m age 78).so, the advances you can get here are real! I think the main lesson of many is consistency,consistency followed by consistency.

KayMesser replied 2 years, 11 months ago 12 Members · 18 Replies
18 Replies

John_Bolling_Hall

Member
March 17, 2023 at 7:21 am

I started at 60 with no previous experience, now 63 and over 900 sessions with Tony so far. You are one of my role models on this thread.
- Mrfredsporty
  
  Member
  March 17, 2023 at 8:16 am
  
  Wow, John, that is VERY flattering and well appreciated. 🙏 thank you
- Isi
  
  Member
  March 29, 2023 at 8:53 am
  
  John, you make me so happy. I started with 47 and I thought it´s too late. Thank you so much. ☺
Bill_Brown

Member
March 17, 2023 at 8:25 am

So @Mrfredsporty , you’re coming up on your 1st TACiversary🎂🍾🥂 Congrats👏👏 From reading your post, I got the feeling that weren’t sure about continuing with TAC. Is that true?
- Mrfredsporty
  
  Member
  March 17, 2023 at 8:39 am
  
  Yes that is true. Although I have learned A LOT on this great site I’m getting a little too specialized in my goals. This is NOT a dig at the site nor at Tony. I will miss the sight and the forums. There is one thing I have not found on any other site and that is the sense of community. There are fabulous folks here. I do live only on social security ( cuz I was stupid selfish and had too much fun) so I have to be very careful of how I spend my money. I’ve found a site that caters more selectively to my aspirations of independent thumb folk finger picking. Again this just me and I think folks with different or broader goals have certainly Come to the right spot.
  - Bill_Brown
    
    Member
    March 18, 2023 at 9:12 am
    
    Good luck to you @Mrfredsporty , you will be missed. I wish you much success along your new path. May you journey well!
Kitman

Member
March 17, 2023 at 2:51 pm

Hey the @Mrfredsporty – first of congratulations on your guitar journey and the improvements you have heard and seen in your guitar playing. That is awesome. We will miss you here- I always looked forward to your posts. All the very best to you and remember – if you change your mind TAC will still be here! 😎🎶🎸
- Mrfredsporty
  
  Member
  March 17, 2023 at 3:19 pm
  
  Thanks, KM. I have always enjoyed your input in the the forum and your nice replies to me.
Philb

Member
March 17, 2023 at 5:18 pm
I’m glad your experience here has had some positive outcomes for you. I have read your posts and been encouraged and glad to read your journey. You will be missed (hoping we may see you again). I wish you the best sir!
- This reply was modified 3 years ago by Philb.
- Mrfredsporty
  
  Member
  March 18, 2023 at 3:30 am
  
  Thanks so much, Philb!
the-old-coach

Member
March 18, 2023 at 9:38 pm

“Sportster”—- (remember that old thread about how we all got our “names”?- 😎).

I’m gonna miss you…… for sure!

You ALWAYS brought new viewpoints and discussion ideas/threads, shared your discoveries- (this really helps ALL of us!)- and kept things light and fun in here.

Onward and upward my ol’ friend!

mark
- Mrfredsporty
  
  Member
  March 19, 2023 at 6:08 am
  
  Thanks TOC! I’m leaving not to better things but to different things . Btw I ain’t dead yet ( just in case rumors start). I really will miss all the great folks here, including you, TOC
ChuckS

Member
March 19, 2023 at 8:10 am

@mrfredsporty – really sorry to hear you are hitting the eject button, and hope you reconsider. I always enjoyed your observations If you bail, I think you will miss the sense of community here, especially with those of us who are more seasoned wrt time spent on earth.

Whatever your decision, wish you the best of luck on your guitar journey.
- Mrfredsporty
  
  Member
  March 19, 2023 at 8:23 am
  
  Thanks ChuckS, you really expressed my feelings accurately. I will miss everyone. What surprises me is the number of people who have reached out to me to say goodbye and say very nice things.. I really will remember them all.
Greg_Weber

Member
March 20, 2023 at 7:46 am

Congratulations on a successful first year of your guitar journey. Keep staying engaged and learning through new challenges regardless of whether you do them here on TAC or elsewhere. 🎸
Guitargeezer

Member
March 20, 2023 at 8:00 am

Keep on keeping on @Mrfredsporty with your new guitar endeavors. Been fun to follow your first year journey. Continue your best guitar life.
DiscostewLA

Member
March 20, 2023 at 12:44 pm

You are awesome. Rock on! 🤘
KayMesser

Member
April 3, 2023 at 10:34 pm

Fred, you are a wonderful presence on the TAC Forums. Thank you for all you have contributed to the community. Truly.

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