[DennisW]

I am so sorry to hear of your difficulties. It’s admirable that you are persevering in the face of such a challenging situation. Many of us here are up in years and vulnerable to life changing events. I hope that I would have the will to continue after experiencing something like that. Good luck to you, sir.

[DennisW]

This song as sung by the Lettermen was one of my favorites when I was young and starry-eyed. Thanks for bringing back some great memories.

[DennisW]

I’m glad you brought this up. Every course I have taken starts with basics and gradually increases the difficulty as skills improve (not just music but education in general). This one seems to throw beginners into lessons that are really kind of over their heads. Judging from the comments I see that other students are in their 2nd or 3rd go-round on the same lesson I am taking right after the 30 day challenge. I am also confused as to how this is supposed to work.

[DennisW]

There you are, playing the guitar AND harmonica AND singing at the same time! What a tough act to follow! Just kidding! Great job. You have obviously worked hard and it shows.

[DennisW]

I have noticed improved speed the last couple of weeks so whatever you all are doing seems to have helped. Keep up the good work.

[DennisW]

I took lessons many years ago. I was taught how to read music (no tabs back then). Each week I was given a song sheet and learned how to play it. I learned a number of songs that way until the course was over. But, and this is a big but, if you took that sheet away from me I was still totally lost. I had learned to play sheet music but I still hadn’t learned how to play the guitar. So I think Tony’s way of teaching technique is much better. Applying that technique to play any song is going to be light-years ahead of just reading and playing a sheet of music. I hope that makes sense.

[DennisW]

Thanks for the suggestions. I thought I was the only one having pull-off interference from my callouses. Truth is, though, if it weren’t for the callouses I wouldn’t be getting any volume at all lol.

[DennisW]

Thanks for your input, Pete. I think I understand the process now. It’s different from what I have been used to but judging from the testimonials it apparently works quite well.

[DennisW]

I print just the tab sheet. I don’t know of any way to print the whole lesson.

[DennisW]

I prefer paper too. For me it’s easier than looking at a computer screen, but you really do need a music stand to make it work. I make notes and annotations on the paper such as pick direction. I wish the pick direction was printed on the tab. It would make things a lot easier.