Joseph F
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About Me
| First Name | Joseph |
| Last Name | F |
| Nickname | Joseph F |
| Why I'm Here | I am an active duty US Air Force Chaplain – I play guitar as a hobby but also sometimes for my job when deployed in the field. My work playing is usually just chords & capo with the most difficult thing being a barre “F” or “B” chord. At home I tackle fingerstyle guitar. Back in the 90’s I did beginning classical guitar with Brad Carlton (Brad has taught for Guitar player magazine, TrueFire.com and been around for years. He taught local students in Tampa Bay area). He introduced me to fingerstyle guitar. Guitars: ’99 Martin DC15 Mahogany – ’13 Martin DC15 Mahogany – ’06 Ovation Applause AE128 – ’97 Aria Classical AC50 – ’01 Taylor Big Baby – ’85 Fender Lead II electric. |
| City | <strong>Why</strong> <strong>Tony's</strong> <strong>Challenge</strong>? I've been at the "advanced novice – lower intermediate" level for way too long! I need to move into a more advanced level. I gravitate toward fingerstyle guitar (attempted classical lessons in 1990's) Now after years of playing simple open chords (& the occasional barre chord), I want to improve my solo fingerstyle abilities. Need some discipline in my studies. |
My Guitar Goal
| What I'm Focused On Now | Now that I am retired I want to return to regular playing and practice. I’d like to not only get back to where I was before life got too busy five years ago – but I’d like to surpass my previous “best.” |
My Guitar Routine
| This is How I TAC | In a perfect week I will pick up the guitar 5 out of 7 days and play for at least a half hour. I pretty much just play at home in my practice area or on my screened back porch area. (I live in Florida so can do that quite a bit!) |