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@MiRu – Patience my friend. You can’t learn to play guitar overnight or in a year or multiple years. That is why so many start and then end up giving up. Nothing in life that is worthwhile is easy. Even if you look at the TAC membership and see who has logged on most recently (by state or however you want to sort it) you will quickly notice that only about 15% – 20% actually log in on a regular basis. Not a great statistic, but those 15 – 20 % who do show up on a regular basis will all tell you they are getting there slowly but surely. I suspect the other 80% are having a different experience.
After being on TAC for 2.3 years and also supplementing with other sites that bring different perspectives and/or teach songs, etc. I’ve come to the conclusion that it takes six things to be really successful at Guitar.
1 – Time – Finally have that now that I am semi retired
2 – Determination
3 – Knowledge and Skill – getting that from TAC
4 – Showing up Every Day – getting that from TAC
5 – Physical Tools (i.e. Nice set of long fingers)
6 – Talent
So, I basically throw away # 5 (I have short fingers) and 6 and instead focus on # 1 thru 4, concentrating on the things I do have at my disposal vice the things I don’t. Does it get frustrating sometimes? Yep. But, I am making progress? Yep. Has TAC helped Yep, big time.
Is TAC right for everyone? Nope, but it sure has helped me and no other site has the same approach as Tony, nor are there any other gurus out that that are as passionate and enthusiastic as Tony nor do any of the others have the same level of positive encouragement. His formula is a winner. I recognized this early on and as a result signed on as a Lifer😀
Will I ever be really good? I don’t know, but I am enjoying the journey and no matter what there will always be more to learn. Hang in there and keep at it. On the days when it just isn’t working, walk away and come back the next day. Just keep showing up. Enjoy.