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  • First TACiversary

    Posted by Philb on April 19, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    This past weekend was my one year anniversary. I had played a little before, learning some basic chords and simple melodies, and a few songs (trying to understand a little about the guitar); but really didn’t have any direction, routine, or a plan to develop any particular skills. I started out joining TAC as many others, not quite sure what it was about. This program has given me a specific direction; and with the daily lessons, has helped with consistency, and working on skills in specific areas (finger picking, flat picking, chords, scales, etc.). Working on these has helped me to achieve the goal to play full songs better. The forums, and thus the community, has been great as I have been able to submit some of my playing without fear of humiliation and rejection. (Thanks to all of you who have listened to the songs I have played in which I have also sung, I use that term loosely; as I am not a singer, but being able to play and sing together has also helped me develop). This last year has been a challenge to all; and we have had some particularly hard knocks in our family; but this program has given my a framework to continue, even when I have not had much time. I have found that a little time each day keeps the ball rolling; and I have no schedule to meet on this except my own. No pressure (which I have tended to put on myself); but more pleasure in the process.

    This next year I want to continue as I have, improving in the challenges as they come up again; take more of the skill lessons; and become more confident in playing. I want to apply what I am learning (both mentally and with my fingers as they gain more fluidity, consistency, and speed), to a few new songs along the way. I plan to keep on truckin’.

    Philb replied 3 years, 9 months ago 9 Members · 11 Replies
  • 11 Replies
  • Bill_Brown

    Member
    April 19, 2021 at 2:53 pm

    Happy TACiversary @Philb

  • Marisa

    Member
    April 20, 2021 at 5:37 am

    Awesome @Philb! Keep on truckin’…Happy TACiversary!

  • Marty73

    Member
    April 20, 2021 at 6:17 am

    Happy 1st TACiversary @Philb May you have many more! 🧐🧙‍♂️😎

  • Fly

    Member
    April 20, 2021 at 7:05 am

    Great work @Philb happy anniversary

  • MoochasPoochas

    Member
    April 20, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    Great post Phil. Keep having fun and remember that it gets better every time you pick up your guitar. Best of luck.

  • Philb

    Member
    April 20, 2021 at 5:14 pm

    @Bill_Brown @Marisa @Marty69 @Fly @MoochasPoochas
    Thank you all!

  • Ted_D

    Member
    April 23, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    Congratulations @Philb! Here’s to a fantastic Year Two!

    • Philb

      Member
      April 23, 2021 at 5:31 pm

      Thanks @Ted_D; That is the goal.

  • dr_dave

    Member
    April 24, 2021 at 1:31 pm

    Congrats, Phil. Here’s to many more. See you at a VOM real soon, I hope.

  • Loraine

    Member
    April 24, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    Happy 1st TACiversry @Philb . Looking forward to continuing the guitar journey with you this coming year.

  • Philb

    Member
    April 24, 2021 at 9:09 pm

    @dr_dave I do want to work that in at times. Thank you!
    @Loraine Thanks much; and the same from me to you.

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