[the-old-coach]

You all are just too kind. And influential. I have learned a LOT in the TAC system– that’s for sure!…. But, I have learned EVEN MORE from my fellow TAC’ers—– right here in the Forum! Discussion things, answering my questions, “pulling me UP”- (and directing me back onto the trail when damn-good-and-lost).

Yes, I sound like a broken record— but being in a Forum-area with folks like YOU-all, has been REALLY AWESOME. Best ever. Too easy to just take for granted and not check in……… More powerful than we can realize.

Thankful beyond words- (but, wow, I can sure seem to yammer-on😏)….

theoldcoach

[the-old-coach]

With the Dailies, I like to get to the point where I “feel good” about the effort I put into that lesson, then move on. No individual lesson is gonna change anybody into a George Harrison, but thousand of them– that you learned a little from each– will make HUGE difference– over time– as your overall guitar-knowledge and experience grows.

I have a guitar-friend- (who has taken LOTS of private lessons over the years)- who can play maybe 6-8 songs REALLY well. But, I believe TAC’s greatest thing is that it teaches us how to learn to play ANY song, because it teaches “all-around” skills and knowledge.

There is a HUGE difference between the two philosophies.

[the-old-coach]

Had a nice response to post in this great thread………..

Then………. yet again……….. POOF………. (the PINK SCREEN OF DEATH)……….

Why?????💩

I’m out. So frustrating.

theoldcoach

[the-old-coach]

My TAC renewal date is Jan 12. That’s when I joined……. three years ago.

I should have become a Lifetime member when I joined. But, for various reasons, the situation was somewhere between didn’t and couldn’t. The result was the same. If I could do it again, I think I would.

So I recently contacted a TAC team member about somehow converting to a Lifetime member. She was very gracious, thorough, and helpful, in her explanations of the options available to me.

So at this point, I think I’m gonna take a pause from my TAC membership, evaluate where my guitar-tendencies are leading me, examine that a bit, and go from there.

Whether I cruise back by or not, there will ALWAYS be a soft spot in my heart for the TAC program and team. I have learned sooooooo much in TAC, from actually declaring to myself what I want to learn, thru all the hundreds and hundreds of “Dailies”, all the Skills Courses, the Fretboard Wizard course(s), and—- (nearest to my heart😍)—- all of the help, advice, “get-back-in-the-game’s”, perspectives, camaradarie, and friendships, that I have been given right here in our Forum(!).

But, hey— there’s an up-side………

There’ll be one less long-winded person in here!—- (Maybe if there is an imaginary “Long-winded “Ring of Honor””— like in some sports stadiums— you could maybe hang a banner up there in my name?😎).

So…… I didn’t just wanna do an “Irish Goodbye” on my TAC career, and quietly disappear….. (as I may want to come back)….. and I WILL still be “around”…… somewhere…….

Graciously yours….. and extremely thankful for getting to “know” you all–

See ya around!– keep up the good work!

theoldcoach– (mark)

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RR-

Don’t be afraid to just “see what’s easiest”. There are different ways finger chords. Example– some people play an open A with three fingers “in line”, while others play it in “triangle” form. Also, some play it using index/middle/ring, others play it middle/ring/pinkie- (which makes it “Barre-able” and therefore moveable).

Also, some sites or teachers will emphasize using whatever fingering allows for the easiest, most efficient movement to whatever the “next chord” is.

Bottom line- there’s not necessarily a “you always have to do it this way” thing……

[the-old-coach]

Mike–

This is a great post you have done here! I just found out I still have access to the TAC Forum- (I passed on renewing on my Jan 12 date)- so that is great! But I’m like a fart in a skillet sometimes- (you can tell in my posts)- and think I’ll likely re-join at some point—- for the same reasons Fred and you mention.

Anyway– great to hear from you, Fred!

[the-old-coach]

Thanks for the kind words, when, in fact, you have been an inspiration to myself and many others…….. all along. More than you know.

[the-old-coach]

❤………… Keep pullin’ those that come after you, on up the mountain. Thank you for draggin’ me out of the weeds- (a few times!).

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[the-old-coach]

Again– Again– you are the Master of perspectives!

yer-ol’-pal

[the-old-coach]

Jeff– I have always kept an eye out for any posts that you put out. You always offer perspectives that we don’t think of. You are a very wise man.

[the-old-coach]

AD-

Thank you! You’ve always been a solid advisor and someone I look up to- so your comments mean a lot.

[the-old-coach]

Kev- Thanks for giving it a listen, and also your words on it. (True).

I wanted it to be simple, to remind us to not judge ourselves so hard, and to “enjoy the ride”.

Thanks again!

[the-old-coach]

Good thought, there.

That IS one thing I think I can figure out how to do.

I’ll do a test run….

The pink screen of death reminds me of the “red light/ green light” thing when getting off a plane, entering Mexico…….. Been there 4 times thru the years, I think I’m 3 out of 4— red lights.

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Mike–

You have NAILED it.

I had a nice post about this subject and in reply to your post here, took ~10 mins to compose.

POOF……… GONE……….. the PINK SCREEN OF DEATH……… Aaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhh……

Why?????????

[the-old-coach]

Hot tip– Glue that Andrew Jackson down and put Varathane or something over it😎.