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  • the-old-coach

    Member
    March 12, 2024 at 9:20 am

    Here’s the way I always thought about your point of “learning a whole song”, when held up next to TAC-learning. Years ago someone posted in here- (can’t remember who)- but had a question/comment maybe similar to what you are asking. He used visual descriptions and said- “I’m tired of always just doing “cone drills”– I went to get in the game”. Certainly, in reference to TAC’s Skills Courses and Daily Challenges that are GREAT, but sometimes can maybe feel like they don’t seem to “take you anywhere” when looked at individually.

    So, this reminds me of an old pal of mine who wanted to “learn guitar”- this was years ago. He started taking in-person, weekly, lessons from a local guy here- (the guy had been in local bands for years and was pretty good in that regard). Well, after about 6 months of weekly lessons and I don’t know how much money, he announced that he had learned a song that he played for us- (I don’t remember the song). He was so proud. He could play that one song, and- to his credit- really pretty well.

    But wait—- I believe the TAC-method is MUCH better! It may “take longer”, because it builds foundational skills from the ground up. Takes a while to “see” this, and it can seem kind-of “drawn-out” or “vague”…..but TAC- (along with this wonderful group right here in the TAC Forum!!!)- are together building you a broad-based BOATLOAD of skills.

    Rather than being able to play ONE song great– you are quietly and methodically learning how to play ANY song– because you’re learning the REAL skills…… the RIGHT way…….. Stay the course!

    Just my two-cents…….. You are definitely on the right track– here in TAC…. (hey, that rhymes!)

    theoldcoach