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  • First TACiversary Achieved!

    Posted by Guitargeezer-Jack on April 6, 2022 at 6:15 am

    I could not be more pleased with my first-year experience using TAC. Logged 360 playing sessions, completed all the introductory orientation and several skill courses, fretboard wizard, at least attempted all daily challenges (beginning to improve), submitted seven Play for Us videos, had very positive interactions with TAC community members on various forums, learned from weekly Acoustic Tuesday shows, participated in three 90-Day Progress Parties, and, finally, I am having so much fun doing all of it!

    Where was I with guitar when I joined TAC? Had purchased a Taylor GS-mini early in 2021 but had no readily available direction until I discovered Tony and his TAC instruction program while checking out guitar YouTube videos. At the time I could play the half dozen chords I remembered from when I “dabbled” as teenager. Amazing how rapidly the fingers again calloused even though I hadn’t played a guitar for 55 or so years ago.

    Three things I can do a year later I couldn’t do before TAC?

    1. More than tripled the chord shapes I can play well. Incorporating simple riffs.

    2. Singing much more. Developed a collection of my favorite songs (mostly 1960’s – 70’s). I only strummed at first but now I prefer fingerpicking. Starting to figure out the fretboard but not yet a wizard. A year ago, I just stayed on the first few frets. Now I am starting to venture out using barre chords and scales along the neck.

    3. Guitar playing has been good for my physical and mental health! My fingers and wrists are far more flexible – in part due to Tony’s stretching exercises for guitar. I have added another purpose for getting up each day! I found out early in retirement one can easily waste an entire day away, especially during a pandemic. Having a consistent guitar routine has provided enough of a mental challenge that I am convinced my memory capabilities have improved overall.

    It would be amazing if this time next year I . . .

    could hold my own doing an open mic with my daughter and son-in-law (both experienced performers). Still need a lot of “guitar time” to achieve that! I did invest in a more stage-worth guitar and now have a TAC lifetime membership to help me toward this goal.

    Ted_D replied 2 years, 9 months ago 9 Members · 14 Replies
  • 14 Replies
  • Marty73

    Member
    April 6, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    Happy 1st TACiversary Here’s to many more. 😊👍😎

  • jumpinjeff

    Member
    April 6, 2022 at 4:16 pm

    @Guitargeezer-Jack , well done. If you think the first year was good, buckle up my friend because just when you think it can’t get any better, it does. The only requirement is to keep playing. I wish you fast, easy progress toward your goals.

    • Marty73

      Member
      April 6, 2022 at 4:21 pm

      👍👍👍

  • Loraine

    Member
    April 6, 2022 at 9:25 pm

    Happy 1st TACiversary @Guitargeezer-Jack ! Sounds like you’ve had a very productive year, and I wish you many more. It’s been great getting to know you this past year.

  • Guitargeezer-Jack

    Member
    April 7, 2022 at 9:34 am

    Continued success @Marty69 @jumpinjeff and @Loraine for all your ongoing guitar endeavors! We support each other in our tribe.

  • Marisa

    Member
    April 9, 2022 at 9:58 am

    You have achieved a lot! Happy 1st TACiversary! I am sure you will be playing up to snuff with your family this year! You are an asset to this community.

  • Moonhare

    Member
    April 22, 2022 at 1:44 pm

    Well you beat me to it by a few weeks but I’m really glad you had a great year. Sounds so positive and I know from the interactions we’ve had how great it is to be part of the community. So onwards and upwards my friend. See you at the end of year two (which I suspect because of the laws of space and time you will beat me to yet again!). 🤟😎🎸

  • albert_d

    Member
    April 23, 2022 at 6:38 am

    While other retirees might have wallowed away with Amazon Prime and Netflix you have developed a habit of true joy. What a great time to pause and celebrate the accomplishments of the commencement of a truly rewarding retirement that includes new skills and challenges while keeping the mind, body and soul polished for action. Congratulations @Guitargeezer-Jack

    • Guitargeezer-Jack

      Member
      April 25, 2022 at 5:39 am

      Indeed, @albert_d agree wholeheartedly this guitar journey has refreshed both my heart and soul. I, like many, venture down what is now a far shorter path yet still full of countless opportunities for improvements to one’s life. Playing guitar and otherwise.

  • N-lightMike

    Member
    April 25, 2022 at 1:16 pm

    Hello Jack @Guitargeezer-Jack ,

    Congratulations. Wonderful wins. TAC is so effective and rewarding. And music in general is so beneficial, especially as we get older. This all sounds terrific.

    I’m sorry I’m late to the party. I still don’t participate in the TAC forum as often as I used to. I’m glad I caught your TACiversary though. This makes me feel like I should put more emphasis on the TAC community.

    I love that you are starting to lean towards finger picking. That’s what I’m really into. I have learned to do whatever I want without a pick. This turns out to be what I was looking for on my guitar journey. One day, I may start including a flat pick or thumb pick again, but for now, finger picking without picks or finger nails is what I want.

    Are you still playing your electric? Do you use a pick for that, or have you tried finger picking the electric? Have you done any more with song writing? Maybe we could get together again sometime?

    MG 😀

    • Guitargeezer-Jack

      Member
      April 27, 2022 at 3:14 pm

      👍👍 Thanks Mike. I’ll message you regarding your questions.

  • Ted_D

    Member
    April 27, 2022 at 4:32 pm

    @Guitargeezer-Jack, congrats on your 1st TACiversary! Sounds like a successful year!

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