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Kyle, I decided early on that I was going to post the good and the bad. I figured it would help me grow, and it really has. I’m still not a great player, but I think I’m further along than I would have been with not taking risks and posting videos. The guitar has not come easily to me. I’m pretty much resigned to never being great at it, but my goal is more to just have fun and be able to play a few songs for family and friends. Also, this is such a supportive site that I don’t feel threatened by doing so. AND, I probably won’t be meeting most people, so how can I be threatened by what anyone thinks of me if I don’t know them. The only person’s opinion that I seek out is my guitar teacher, and even then I don’t see eye to eye with him on all things. Initially , he couldn’t believe I posted videos or performed at virtual open mics without perfecting a song first. I continually reminded him that it didn’t matter, as long as I was having fun and that I was getting better simply by posting videos and playing in open mics. He’s now a believer in what I do, and he tells me continuously to keep up with what I’m doing, because things seem to have clicked, and I’ve been making great progress. So, long explanation to get to my words of encouragement. Continue to have fun and move forward. Sorry for long post. Just keep on plunking! And, have fun.