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@DiscostewLA thanks for watching. G4V does have various tools and suggested curriculum available. However when I looked at it, and the situation these folks are in it was too much. So I created my own resources for the 10 weeks. I focus on 1 to 2 chords a week and then a song or two with those chords. about mid way through the 10 weeks we look at minors and 7ths versions of chords and eventually get to the dreaded bar chords. We also look at the various ways that chords are presented, tabs, numbering systems etc, and other online tools ( I even drop a hint for TAC for when they get some stability in their lives). Many of the folks have physical limitations from injuries so we adapt where necessary. The program also has some accountability rules like 2 missed lessons and you are dropped. I threw that one out right away because they often have appointments for medical, social services or counseling that they dont have control over so I schedule extra private sessions to get them caught up if they miss and this happens a lot. It is not very convenient because I have a 2 hour round trip commute to the Soldiers Home, but these folks have had so much disappointment in their lives I am going to do my best to make sure their guitar journey is not one of them. Unfortunately I have had 2 groups where folks passed away before we finished because they had medical issues they could not overcome. On one had it is heartbreaking. On the other hand, the group stays together and we make music, and as we all know, music is medicine for the soul.

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