KayMesser
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What a wonderful way to connect and give back.
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So cool. Congratulations.
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So fun! I once was playing guitar on my porch and watched a large black bear saunter into the yard. I joke that he was coming to play Blackbird with me.
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KayMesser
MemberOctober 17, 2023 at 9:40 pm in reply to: 90 Day Forum Comment Party! Add below or in a separate Small Win post.Aug – Sept
1: List 3 Wins from the last 90 Days & Reflect on your last 90 days
– I was practicing a song on the back porch at sunset when a black bear wandered quietly into the yard. I guess it likes the Beatles as much as I do!
– I played a clean barre chord!!!
– 1 year with TAC! I shared my TAC Anniversary story, recorded a video of my song progress, and had a lot of fun reading all the community support. Thanks all!2: List Your 90 Day Goal & fast start milestone
– Goal 1: To Still Be Playing in another 90 Days
– Goal 2: To work on the song Crowded Table by the Highwomen
Fast Start Milestone 1: Print Chords and review videos online
Milestone 2: Practice Chord Transitions with down strum only
Milestone 3: Practice Rhythm and Timing and incorporate slowly with chord changes3: List Your Guitar Ritual
– Play 3 Days Per Week 10 min per session (down from 5 to reflect busyness at work)
– Play after work on the grey couch in the living room during the week or at the same spot in the morning on weekends.4: List Your Plan for Obstacles
– Work has been busy & stressful.
– My plan: cut my practice days down from 5 to 3 temporarily through Dec to allow for less pressure practicing. Focus on fun and using guitar as a stress reliever rather than an additional stress. Work on songs when I have the energy but commit to just 10 min with skill TAC lessons when I’m busy.Cheers all!
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KayMesser
MemberOctober 17, 2023 at 9:24 pm in reply to: 90 day goal ( Play a song at a jam in public)This is such an awesome story! Thanks for sharing.
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I shouted hello bear and he ran off. He was pretty big so I’m glad he didn’t need any more encouragement. The small wild bunnies do stick around so maybe I’ll learn to play with them 🙂
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KayMesser
MemberOctober 18, 2023 at 9:05 pm in reply to: 90 Day Forum Comment Party! Add below or in a separate Small Win post.Thank you so much Patty! I find goals and celebrating wins really helpful in keeping my mindset positive.
Welcome to TAC! Everyone has their own journey and I’m so excited that you are starting yours.
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Hi, I get the distractions. I want to pick up my mandolin again but first I am focusing on getting enough of a foundation for guitar that if I get distracted I don’t need to restart completely. It is great always picking up the guitar again.
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Tony announced in one of his Acoustic Tuesday videos that with his new baby he is pausing the 90 Day review videos. Life balance.
However, I do really recommend using the Journal. I didn’t print mine for Oct – Dec until today and the last two week my practice was inconsistent. It is really helpful keeping notes (even one sentence) about what you practiced and celebrating your tiny wins. I’m going to make a post to invite others to share their 90 Day goals because I really miss the parties. It was a great way to celebrate.
Welcome to TAC as well.
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I’m so excited for you! Have fun.
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You should! I heard Marty’s videos are great
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I really appreciate it! I didn’t mentally think I had made any progress over the two months so it was really nice to have a video to reference. Even when we think we plateau if we play a little here and there progress will happen!
I can barely hold a pick so one of these days I want to be able to flat pick! So much opportunity.