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300
Well, today marks my 300th playing session in TAC!
Thought I’d throw out some thoughts- maybe get some responses and advice(s). Maybe someone else can relate to my blabbing-ons. It’s important for ME to step back every now & again, and remember that I should naver stop learning- because that is the real goal……
Anyway– no doubt I’m playing more accurately, with more ease of movement *between* chords, notes, hammer-ons, pull-offs, etc. Maybe a lot of that comes just from playing often, but the Dailies just seem to be “easier” somehow- especially ones that beat me up the first time I saw them….
Maybe more importantly— I am *thinking* a lot better at guitar. I’m picking up the “patterns” in the Dailies easier, and also in songs I’m working on.
Also, I think- (hope?)- that I’m improving at *learning* songs that I’m messin’ with- (repetition/patterns, memorizing lyrics, and where & when to throw in fun stuff like bass walks, hammer-ons, pulloffs, droppin’ my pinkie onto a string right before heading to a different chord, etc). It all just seems to be getting “easier” somehow.
I’m more comfortable messin’ with songs that are just “ahead” of my playing ability- lately it’s been “Yesterday” and “Dream a Little Dream”. I know many of you out there can play these in your sleep, but these are fun to me because it’s music from “my time”, and to me they both have some cool chords, arrangements, and transitions.
I have come a long way for sure because of TAC, and I know I have a long way to go, but am REALLY excited about it! Comin’ up on my 1-year anniversary- and look forward to my *next* guitar-playing year!
“It’s not work if you enjoy it”-
Mark J
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5 Replies
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Congrats Mark! Amazing how quickly time flies. I can remember when you first became a member. Sounds like you’ve worked hard and come a long way. Keep up the great work!
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Congrats Mark! Good stuff.
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Thanks.
Both of you– along with many, many others– have helped me– (and, again, many others)- thru all the issues, questions, reflections, and all the various problems that come with learning to play guitar– way too many times to count. And you’ve had to put up with my long-winded and/or- “what the hell is he thinkin’ “- posts.😉
Our TAC-family is the best!
Again….. Thank you- (all).
Mark J
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Thanks Mark, for my little part. I’ve been away for months with arm trouble but I’m getting good treatment now and playing again. Will rely on you and other good people here to help me get back up to speed. Sounds like you’ve made amazing progress! Congrats!
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Good story Mark. You’ve made real progress. I think most of us who are following this program are as well. Its really good to step back, as you say, from time to time and take note. Thanks for sharing.
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