[the-old-coach]

Hey David-D!

Loraine has nailed it– read thru her post………. at least twice more.

Important— FOCUS on her last sentence.

If I was to add anything- I would say:

Be kind– and patient– with yourself; allow- (actually- expect)- yourself to struggle at times. Remember that if it was “too easy”, you wouldn’t get to enjoy that “inner”/quiet feeling of satisfaction inside of you when you complete something tough, or start to see real, noticeable, improvement(s)– (and, you WILL see improvements!)

Don’t compare yourself with anyone else- and also don’t compare yourself….. with your OWN expectations.

Welcome- have fun— “See ya around”-

theoldcoach

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Wow- Loraine!! Congrats!

I’m “behind” you by about 250 or so. One of my best memories was when I first joined the TAC family- (~2 1/2 years ago)- I didn’t really know what I was doing, even after about 40+ years of off-&-on playing. I finally had direction!!!!!

Well, when I “jumped-both-feet” into the world of TAC— you were the first person to welcome me in!

Many might say “wow…. big deal….”, but it was important to have that- I was entering uncharted territory for sure! I will never forget that– and I/we also have enjoyed your always-encouraging and helpful advice.

Rock-on, miss!

Again— congrats!

yer old friend—

theoldcoach- (mark)

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Thanks, Albert and D-S-LA!

It has been fun!!! (and challenging at times, and frustrating at times, but also very rewarding at times also). I love that “inner-satisfaction-feeling” I get when I’ve figured something out……. or finally nailed something that’s been tough…… or made progress on something and can see and hear it!

I canNOT forget to mention…. that I wouldNOT…. have gotten as far as I have without the friendships and support I/we get right here in our TAC Forum!!!

theoldcoach

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That’s a huge number of minutes! When you throw in there that my average session is probably an hour long…….. yikes!

Unrelated side-question—– has anyone heard from Fred- (“mrfredsporty”). Among many others— I loved reading his posts- always enthusiastic and helpful– (like yourself).

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Ben–

My quick recommendation is to go into TAC’s “Skills Courses” section, and from there, go into the “Getting Started” section. You’ll find a “Daily Stretch” lesson there.

Go thru it. Period.

I do some stretching EVERY practice session, but I don’t go to the extent that Tony goes thru in his lesson– but– even if you just do part of his stretching routine– it will help a lot. And not just at the start of a session– stretch your hands out once or twice during the session.

Another trick is to deliberately “overstretch” and extend that C chord by an additional fret. Work up to this- don’t hurt yourself- (don’t laugh– it can happen!). You’re not caring what it sounds like if you do this– you are only trying to make it seem easy when you go back to the C chord.

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Absolutely LOVED it! THIS is where I want to go…….

the old coach

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DSLA–

Wow, this is FUN!!!!- (but not easy for me!)

Thanks for sharing this.

theoldcoach

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My two cents–

I just print them off when I have the TAB for the lesson open and am working on that.

I keep them in a big 3-ring binder notebook, and label them for month & year, and also scribble any notes about the challenge itself somewhere on there.

Some have said this seems like sort a pain in the #ss, but if I need to practice, and don’t have access to a computer/internet, I can still practice any challenge any time directly from the notebook.

Hey— works for me.

theoldcoach

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Your quote– “Next week should be back to normal”…….

I don’t even know what that is these days it seems!😀 I’m supposed to be retired- (I don’t seem to know what that is either😀….)

theoldcoach

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TRR–

Sometimes it takes 2-3 (OK maybe more than that on some😉)- sessions for me to work out a lesson, but you’re right— it’s a great feeling when you finally “get” something.

I’m one of those who used to have to get every Daily challenge down perfectly before movin’ on. Not any more.

That change in me came from excellent advisors here in the TAC Forum- (Loraine being one!)

–theoldcoach

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DoogleB–

Loraine has hit the nail on the head perfectly!!! And if you seem just a teeny bit overwhelmed and maybe a teeny bit confused– you are on the right track!

[the-old-coach]

K-man—

What???

Well, crap.

It has been great “meeting” and getting to know you– in here. You’ve provided MUCH inspiration for many– including myself, for sure. You’ve also been a champion for CLARITY and also the laying-out of the steps for actual progress in the way-too-confusing — (sometimes on purpose🤨like Mike says)– world of learning guitar.

Your “keep looking ahead” and “how can we make this better” attitude meshed PERFECTLY in here– because— 1. the main TAC forum is fairly “tied-in-with” the TAC curriculum- and all the questions that come with THAT…. (and that’s not even counting the “mini-forums” that come with each Daily Challenge)…. and– 2. because plenty of us like to take detours down the “side streets” of guitar-learning, if’n you know what I mean. (yes, I think I am in that group🙄), and let’s face it, we need someone to keep us in line…….

Stop back by from time to time just to shoot the breeze and shake some hands.

See ya around—- thanks again.

mark

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Jeff–

Thanks, bro’, for all the encouragement and advice for over two years now!!!

And playing the ol’ “warm-warm-warm-cold-cold-cold-warm-warm-warm—er” game to get me headed back in the right direction when I am off the trail- (and boy-howdy could I ever end up in the weeds!!!). I was/am always the wayward student……….

Always great when you chime in to a thread.

yer ol’ friend-

theoldcoach

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I “get it”!!!!😉

[the-old-coach]

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