albert_d
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What a great thread! I ebb and flow. With the flow, it is important to MY FUN that I have a few back pocket songs to play. But it doesn’t have to be many. I have experienced few people really want to hear a full set of songs, just one or two they can relate to and connect with you. (Tony’s Benchmark songs can do that.) And so, then I am a guitar player. If then there is genuine interest you can do a few more songs that you like and feel good about. With the ebb, it is important to MY PSYCHE to just pick up my six-string friend and play some notes or phrases or chords or comfort and express my mood. And so, then I realize I am a guitar player with no comparison thinking or audience other than myself and that is enough.
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Thank you. My voice cracking also cracked me up. If I weren’t so lazy, I would go back and re-record, but my point is enjoyment and not perfection. There are way better people than me that do these songs, but not many have more fun.
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Congratulations on your First TACaiversary @Ron-A
May you have many more. It is a worthy and enjoyable pursuitl
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That’s the Spirit.
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I am not sure but it was the best investment (next to actually owning a guitar and a guitar stand to keep the guitar handy) that I have made on my guitar journey. I’m sure someone will tell you.
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You guys are always coming up with a creative take. Thanks… and yes, an English Literature minor knows Dylan Thomas.
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Ok. I bit. Book is on order. I also like James Shipway’s “No Bull” books as a supplement to my FBW.
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She has always been “Jane” (from Endor) when you need her. She has helped me several times.
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Great idea to lead up to Christmas. I’m putting my Christmas playlist in my back pocket for a little family sing a long I hope to have with the grandkids. You are encouraging me to try and post one. Thanks for sharing.
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Getting back on that horse is a great plan. I have a guitar out at all times. Even on vacation I leave the Martin Backpacker in the room out.
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I am right there with you in appreciation not only to TAC but to those who have been encouragement along the way. I still see the faces of those early zoomers and virtual mics through COVID and thereafter. You too @jumpinjeff are a thread in the TAC fabric. Gratitude is a great attitude.
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As @petelanger said TAC is more about learning processes than specific songs although specific songs are used in teaching. It also has a quarterly audit feature (next one is 12/29) that helps focus progress. I set myself quarterly goals that include specific songs. I update my profile each quarter to remind myself of those goals. Right now I’m working on a Christmas playlist. Silent Night comes from the old TAC song vault as does Auld Lang Syne. Others are from YouTube or Sheet Tab. But the combination of TAC Daily Challenges, Quarterly Goals, and 3rd Party Sourced songs has been sustainable and brought great joy to my guitar journey and peace of mind.
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And that not a problem in Central Texas. Fun song. Thanks for sharing.
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I bought a little footstand on Amazon made for classical guitar players. It works well. The problem is that most of the time I end up just sitting in front of my iPad and playing. No accounting for sloth.
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Amen @petelanger i like the way you frame that.