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  • Life throws us curve balls

    Posted by ReturnofRen on February 20, 2026 at 3:14 am

    I feel like I am starting from scratch, I was doing so well until I had a stroke. Arpeggios I was doing automatically from muscle memory I am having to learn again. It’s very frustrating.

    jorgemac replied 1 month ago 5 Members · 5 Replies
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  • albert_d

    Member
    February 20, 2026 at 6:24 am

    Now that’s a major class curve ball. Prayers for your return to a new normal.

    • ReturnofRen

      Member
      February 21, 2026 at 1:09 am

      I am using guitar as therapy to keep me focused and sane

  • jumpinjeff

    Member
    February 21, 2026 at 8:57 am

    One of my guitar heros and a continual source if inspirtation in spirit was/is a fingerstyle player named Pete Huttlinger. Tony did a great interview with him before he passed. He too suffered a stroke but his living was earned by playing. He too had to learn guitar twice and the tale is worth a listen.
    Frustration will hamstring your progress. As the most frustrated learner in the history of guitar, recovered, what every help you might need in eliminating it, I am with you. I wish you godspeed in your recovery. Every now is new.

  • DennisW

    Member
    February 21, 2026 at 4:55 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of your difficulties. It’s admirable that you are persevering in the face of such a challenging situation. Many of us here are up in years and vulnerable to life changing events. I hope that I would have the will to continue after experiencing something like that. Good luck to you, sir.

  • jorgemac

    Member
    February 21, 2026 at 5:04 pm

    Unless you are using the new MAC with AI you have tackled typing messages out on your computer. That has to feel fantastic. Good luck in your recover and love the way you are tackling this curve ball. I forget who said it 1st but “never say never”.

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