My Guitar Goal

What I'm Focused On Now

I really want to work on the daily practice on a consistent basis. The last part of 2020 and first 2 months into the new year were difficult, so getting back into a routine of learning and exercising the fingers (and mind) is my goal.  DAILY PRACTICE, even it it is 10 minutes, but it is usually longer.

My Guitar Routine

This is How I TAC

Usually after the morning walk with the dog and breakfast, I take my coffee to my office and pull out the guitar and get into the Daily Challenge. If something else is going on in the morning, then it is late afternoon before the afternoon dog walk. I am working at playing DAILY (SMTuWThFS). I keep my guitar in the office area along with my ukuleles. I work on the guitar first and then the ukuleles. Most of the time in on the guitar however. I find it relaxes me and it is enjoyable.

About Me

First Name

Marianne

Last Name

Holtzinger

Nickname

auntiemah

Why I'm Here

I have doodled around with the guitar more off than on since the 1970s. COVID came along and I had to find something a bit more filling than not being able to go out, etc.  So, I pulled out the guitar I purchased in the mid 1990s, An Ibanez, AW100.  Such a shame to have it just sitting in its case in the closet. I pulled it out and headed down to the little music store here in Independence OR and the guy that runs the shop restrung the guitar (and offered to buy it from me). I came home and picked up more research on lessons online. I liked what I saw with TAC, signed up and am a happy camper! I have learned a lot. But there is another reason I did this: in 2018 I had a fall that shattered by wrist and surgery with a plate and 11 screws are not holding the hand to the wrist. I needed other, more enjoyable exercise than what OT could offer, so I started learning the ukulele. Great little instrument but I wanted a more rounded, full sound….and low and behold….guitar in closet sees daylight! I still play the uke and enjoy it, but I also enjoy the guitar.

City

Independence

State

OR

Country

USA