Latebloomer
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Hi Brandon, I am a beginner also. I’be done 30-day and 5-day and am about a month into daily challenges. I have the exact same problems: spending a long time understanding what Tony is actually doing, rewinding, etc. I agree that it can get really demoralizing.
What has helped me is understanding that Tony’s students are on a very wide range of expertise. Many are recycling through for 2nd or 5th year. We newbies only need to work on the very first part of any challenge. It will come back around and then we will master another bit of that skill.
Also, I have found simple songs that I like, learnt the chords, played them on YouTube (over and over) and try to keep up with the chord changes. I.have gone to other YT teachers to learn strumming patterns.
I have had moments of wanting to give up. I absolutely know I would regret it!
Best of luck
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Thanks, Joseph, for asking the question that I came here to ask! And thanks, also, to the “old dogs” who have given such great advice. I have the luxury of being retired (74 yrs old) so I put in a lot more than 10 mins, but still feel the overwhelm. But I am noticing improvement, and I now chunk things down so I can actually accomplish some small riff every session. And I have decided to learn some simple songs just to have a feeling of achieving a goal. Keep on keeping on, buddy, and I will too!
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Hi Barbara, I am only six weeks in and, naturally, paddling hard to keep afloat! However, I decided that learning a song will provide an achievable, short term goal. I chose Three Little Birds (A D E), and there are YT videos that elaborate on reggae rythme, and on added finger runs, if you want to get more ambitious.
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That’s an inspiring story – you have a lot of stick-to-itiveness! I’ve been a singer most of my life, and tried various instruments. I am limited by missing a couple of fingers on my right hand. I have dabbled with penny whistle, harmonica, violin (none of which lend themselves easily to singing), and attempted guitar about 15 years ago. Online courses are a real game changer and I feel optimistic about making progress and maintaining a practice.
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I am just starting my journey (30 day) and coming here for inspiration. Which you gave me – so thank you! May I ask how long you have been playing?
Bronwen