[the-old-coach]

MrFred-

Small wins like yours remind us- (at least me for sure)- of those little things that are soooo important in playing guitar.

Like many, maybe, I find that I get “lazy” sometimes with using the fingerTIPS **only** when playing, but then again, I think I’m really sort of a sloppy player anyway- (I got fingers, elbows, etc, flyin’ all over the place).

I really enjoy watching most of the “Play for Us” posts that show more precision and efficiency finger-wise, because that’s what the eventual goal is(?)—- more controlled, more efficient movement, and more accurate.

Your post reminding us- (well— me for sure)- is a good thing!!!

Thanks for sharing-

-coach

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WOW!!

After I wrote the original post in this thread, I re-read it back to myself, and thought- “wow, this is a really dumb post”, that it would just be brushed off as yet another odd question from “the old coach”……. (so unlike him to ask a question that can’t really be answered simply…..).

But you all have shared some wonderful thoughts and viewpoints– “general” but yet specific……… “have fun” but yet stay committed………… immediate but yet forward-looking.

Your answers are EXACTLY what I was looking for– various specific perspectives and suggestions. Perfect. I’ll take all of these ideas and thoughts and go from there.

Maybe anybody else who might have been wondering the same things as I was— (what to work on when there are soooooooo many DIFFERENT things to work on)—– now has good stuff to chew on- to make a plan for themselves.

(PS- Oh, yeah, MrFred😎……. I showed my wife your post about the 22 hours each day that I was wasting by not playing guitar?…….. yeah………. 😒hard “no”……..)

Thanks again everyone for all your great perspectives and suggestions!!!!

the old coach

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Fred-

You nailed it!

As Gerry B said it spot on– just showing up IS the key ingredient!

I know I get the “whineys” now & again- (mostly self-inflicted, because I’m too damn impatient, load myself up too much, and then I fall victim to my own expectations🤨.

It’s a “swirlin’ turd” downward spiral, and the best way to get out is to have a buddy take you aside, slap you around a bit- (so to speak- not literally), and say “C’mon man- snap out of it!”.

From the original “Top Gun” movie— “C’mon Maverick!! Get back in the game!!”

Great thread, MrFred!- (hey- that rhymes— I must be smort😜)-

TOC

[the-old-coach]

Right back at YOU, Fred—-

“Right on, Bro'”

[the-old-coach]

Thank you all for your responses!

I guess as I re-read my own original post, I maybe could have also mentioned that I was generally referring to time spent “learning” something new- (versus- say – practicing something I already sort-of know but needs more work).

Seems to me there are at least two different ways to “learn” something new. I’m thinking one way is to take little bites each day– and over time/ eventually– you’ll have “learned” it all- (maybe mostly just because of repetition(?). Maybe the other is to have longer, more intense, sessions- but just a few of them.

(Possible example– short TAC sessions every day versus a long, intense, instructor-guitar-lesson once a week)(?)

I think I tend to use the smaller-bites method more often.

Seems like either way will get me where I want go- just by different routes.

I really appreciate your viewpoints, suggestions, and opinions!!!

I know we’re all different, and different skills and goals- and there is no “one-size-fits-all”, and because of that, maybe each of us has to– (at least somewhat)– re-invent the(ir own) wheel.

Hey- maybe I’m all wet on this– or overthinking it- (so unlike me)- but I guess I’m just looking for the most efficient(?) way.

Thanks again for your insights!

the old coach

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Bug-

WOW that is a great story! You went from —terrified— to “WOW this is really cool”!

Sounds like you handled it all in stride.

My 2 cents– Maybe deep inside– we all want to someday have that happen to us- (like a moth to a flame). Actually- we’ve earned it…… and will do well!

Great story and post……….

[the-old-coach]

Andy–

My two bits–

Do some research on what kind– or brand– of stings you may want. Plenty of folks “in here” have GREAT info on strings- (and changing them!!!).

Personally— for years, I was always “scared” to go into a REAL guitar store for that ol’ fear of being “judged”- (because I didn’t know what the hell I was even talking about- and was kind of afraid to ask for something because I really didn’t even know what I was asking for). Boy, was I wrong!!!

Once you have mustered the courage to actually TO GO IN— if you have any question– at all— I have personally NEVER- NOT ONCE had anybody from a guitar store make me feel somehow “judged”. Not once. Ever.———– actually—— the opposite.

Anyway– go buy your strings, no prob, get the best info on different kinds, etc- from your best friends here in TAC- change them yourself- (easy-peasy really)- and move on…………..

(I know- dumb cliche–)- “You got this”.

— coach

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👍👏😎

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Fred–

Does this happen when you are “practicing”….. or “learning”?

There was a great discussion- (on the difference between the two)- in here a week or two ago. Mike G. set me straight on the difference- (thanks Mike G!).

They are NOT the same thing!!!

If I’m somehow in a time-crunch– I will sort-of “hurry” thru a PRACTICE if I need to.

But if I’m trying to LEARN something new- I always try to take my time.

Maybe this is what you mean when you say “get the heck thru it”?

This is a great point—— we ALL do it…….

coach

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GerryB–

Remember— Those who climb mountains do so in groups. Roped together…….. for a reason.

-the old coach

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Dan-

Watched this video– again– (I always do that– watch them twice)– and, again– found it to be something to I want to be able to pull off……. someday.

I like the “controlled” feel of how you played it. You play it like—- “cool”. Smooth. Solid.

Slightly different😉 from how I think I play most of the time- (movin’ all ’round in my chair, limbs and fingers goin’ everywhere- tongue stickin’ out— etc😜).

I’ll “get there”…… but I’m a ways off…….

LOVE watchin’ ALL of the TAC videos. Thousands and thousands of words of “reading/learning” are passed from one player to another in ONE MINUTE of video.

Thanks for posting this vid.

-coach

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Kay–

Just like Carol, Jerry, and Cadgirl before you- (and many thanks to you all for your responses as well!!!👏👍)- your suggestions are also right on the money.

It’s these kinds of viewpoints and specifics that really answer my original, almost un-answerable, question.

Maybe others have my same question when it comes to “learning” and prioritizing all the different areas in learning guitar specifically, and now have some more great info and help to chew on.

Thanks again-

the old coach

[the-old-coach]

😀😎

[the-old-coach]

Old saying– (from my “old days”)-

“You can’t drink all day unless you start in the morning”

THAT is a brilliant statement, right(?)

[the-old-coach]

Well said MG👍