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Rob503–
An often-overlooked thought is that there is only one TAC “program”. Everyone enters TAC starting with the same lessons/whatever. Trouble is– there are certainly HUGE differences in our own abilities “going in”. It would be impossible for the TAC program to accommodate all new members with a starting-lesson-plan tailored to each person’s unique abilities at the time. So– with “one plan”, it is easy to see that the “starting-point” here in TAC can be “easy” for some but maybe difficult for another… especially at the start. You can easily see how this can create problems, and maybe make some think- “I’m not getting it“, or “I’m slower that the others at this“, or even “I can’t do this“…..
Don’t be bummed, and don’t EVER compare “where you are” with “where you think you should be”. A quote from the Great Master Jumpin Jeff- “Expectation is where fun goes to die”.
My added personal opinion only- if you are “just starting out” on learning guitar… do NOT worry about “playing a song” or “being able to play a song” for now. Do the “learning-part” and the “getting-your-hands-and-wrists-in shape” parts for now. Ramp up to the “playing part”…….. and be patient.
Focus on:
Playing slowly at the start.
Playing accurately at the start.
Be kind to yourself at the start- guitar is NOT easy,
Give yourself some credit– always.
Recognize every little thing you accomplish and improve on. (Small wins!)
Realize that this is a lifelong trip– a marathon/ not a sprint.
Focus on the TRIP, not the destination. You’ll get there……..
Expect difficulty and frustration…. and EMBRACE it. Overcoming the hard parts is what will give you THE most “quiet pride” of self-accomplishment.
Lastly– (sometimes the hardest)- is- focus on the FUN of the journey.
There ya go– Sorry if I have likely bored the sh*t out of you……
theoldcoach