[albert_d]

Well @Big-Jim not sure which horse you’re riding but don’t I wouldn’t rein it in. It may know the way home better than you do. You will be frustrated, especially at first, if you try to master techniques, licks, scales, chords and chord transitions before moving on. I am about to celebrate my fifth Taciversary and I haven’t mastered anything yet. But I have had one great ride and good time playing and growing. So just give it your 10 minutes, do your best and don’t compare yourself with anyone else.

[albert_d]

I would check with TAC Support. I have never tried. I just take the course again.

[albert_d]

Go forth and conquer. Exciting.

[albert_d]

It has already started. You just have to let it in. Tony says comparison thinking is where fun goes to die. With whom or what are you comparing yourself? Tommy Emmanuel? You will likely never get there. But if you compare yourself with a week and a half ago you are already having fun. I’ve been on this journey and there is no destination so I enjoy each little step. And there are times when it just breaks through and you realize that you are way better.

[albert_d]

Without aid, you need to have marked them as a favorite. If you did not, there is a work around to find someone who did and see their favorites and mark them. There is also a work around that some have figured out about the file names. There are better explanations buried in past threads about this. You might also just ask support. It is doable.

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[albert_d]

We rejoice with you. I am in the same boat.

[albert_d]

Yes. I’m guessing but seems like about quarterly. This just started last year. I like it as some of the songs are in genres with which I am unfamiliar but I have found them fun to learn.

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[albert_d]

Usually Tony has one 1) play the scale 2) play the scale over the backing track without regard to improv 3) play the scale improvising so that it sounds good to you. The second has to do with rhythm and valuable lessons he learned playing with his Dad and Uncle as a teen. The third is on the theory that if it sounds good to you it is good. Some Wednesdays mine sounds better than others.

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[albert_d]

You’re in luck @Kayakgirl . This week’s Daily Challenge is a benchmark week that encompasses (all that copyright laws will allow) in learning a song.

[albert_d]

You might also keep the guitar and leave it in an alternate tuning so when lessons or songs come up you are ready to play. I keep one on a wall hangar for just such times and so it saves space and is convenient and a decent decoration.

[albert_d]

Almost a whole song but not exactly. I believe that relates to copyright laws. But the benchmark songs let you do a song and then add to it each time it comes around again. I believe we will do Hotel California-ish this month. You will like TAC. It is a great process. If you can afford it, the lifetime membership is well worth it. It has yielded great dividends for those of us who jumped on it.

[albert_d]

As others have replied, that is so relaxing and smooth and your attitude is so right. It conveys you are having fun and brightening our lives with your clear voice.

[albert_d]

It is interesting how Intangible Property rights have become so ingrained in the music business. The original intent to protect intangible property is noble. It was to allow an artist to enjoy the work of their hands with the intent to become public domain and enrich culture and society as a whole after an elapsed period. But then the work around of remix and renewing protection just made for trust babies, not society enrichment. End of sermon… thanks for sharing.

[albert_d]

Good job. Keep at it. Build an Atomic Habit.

[albert_d]

Hey. I hadn’t thought of that bender explanation. Perhaps Tony fell asleep after taking care of the two little ones and forgot to push go? Perhaps Levi was celebrating National Women’s History Month and didn’t login. Now we know how many holes it takes to fill the “Albert” hall?