About Me

First Name

Steve S ("Shoes")

Nickname

steve-s-shoes

Why I'm Here

Well….. my journey is not too exciting.  I am 54.  I was the lead singer in a 3 piece country garage band (if there is such a thing) in my early 30’s.  Got my first guitar somewhere between 10 or 12 years old.  Took a couple lessons shortly after.  Learned about 4 chords that I could strum and make some songs recognizable.  Over the years life happened.  I didn’t play much.  I learned about 8 more chords and am still strumming (limited to the top 3 frets).  I currently have 3 guitars. An Ovation Elite Std 6778, an Ovation Std Balladeer LX 1861LX and my newest addition, a 2015 Taylor 326CE. At this point much of my working life debt is finally dissolving to a point where I am seeing some daylight.  So I want to reward myself as much as possible with indulging more into the very thing that I love and take so much pride in.  Music, singing, and playing guitar.  HOWEVER………

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I feel going out and spending more money on nicer guitars is not quite warranted unless I learn how to use them at a higher level.  I want to appreciate them more than just admiring the beauty, sound, and ownership. So while trying to find guitar comparisons on YouTube, I found Tony!  I'm hoping that by joining TAC, I will always starve for more.  In the early stages, I'm simply awestruck at how detailed each video is and how much help is accessible.  I hope take it in and really accomplish great things for the future!  And since Tony has now become one of my hero's in the world, I hope to meet him one day as well.  Alright… I'm done rambling.  That's it for now.