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  Inconsistent sign ons

  Posted by lollyt on April 16, 2024 at 12:26 pm

  hi Folks. I wanted to reach out to all of you to talk about something…

  I play every week in my church praise group. I am not the lead guitar by any means. But I play back up rhythm guitar. So I have to practice the songs every week. I just need the practice. Because I am just not good enough to show up and just know the songs yet.

  So often I don’t sign in to TAC on Tuesday or Wednesday of the week, because I have just spent an hour practicing the set for the week, and my fingers are sore. And also, maybe I am just done with guitar for the day.

  But I wanted to let you all know, ( as if you are paying attention to what I do, which I know you are not). I guess I just want to be a member of the team ya know? Even if I don’t do all five days.

  Just saying.

  Lori

  lollyt replied 1 year, 11 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  Skyman911

  Member

  April 16, 2024 at 1:16 pm

  @lollyt, I typically play for an hour a day, maybe longer on some days. However I don’t always sign on to TAC everyday. I often times make up the lessons over the weekend. You made a very interesting comment about just putting the guitar down though. I know many of us are beginners, and we so badly want to get better and sometimes progress seems so slow that we think if we just play more and endure, we’ll get better faster. You know, no pain go gain attitude. I’ve found that giving yourself a little break can actually help you progress. If I’m playing and just not feeling it, or just not into it in that moment, I just put it down and don’t force myself. Also when I take a break for a day, I’m just so much more energized to play the next day, and the playing sessions are so much more fulfilling.

  Thanks for your post.

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    lollyt

    Member

    April 16, 2024 at 1:20 pm

    Thanks Skyman! That is encouraging for me. And I agree, that just forcing yourself to trudge along and reach some set amount of time every day, can seem like a job after a while. I am also an oil painter, and this year, I finally just gave myself permission to paint when I want to, and let it sit when I don’t. It gives me time to store up some inspiration so that the next time I’m in my studio, I really want to be there.

    Thanks for the encouragement.

    Lori

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