[the-old-coach]

Timbo & KM–

Agree–

This is a good point you have made here. I have one hangin’ on the wall right where I play.

If I happen to hear a chord progression, a melody, riff, or something- (with or without lyrics combined), or maybe an old song from my past, or– if I just come across something I’m reading, it’s great to just grab that guitar– RIGHT THEN– and get it into my memory banks. And write it down– or play it into my laptop camera- (or both!).

Also, having a “spare” just for any alternate-tunings is great, too.

I think most have one “handy” – but still- a big win!

-coach

[the-old-coach]

Fred–

You have made a(nother) fantastic post.

You’ve reminded me/(us?) that there is more to TAC than learning guitar. That there is JOY in the learning and fellowship in here!!!

For me, anyway, it’s kind-of easy to fall into a “work-work-work” mentality and overlook the part you have brought forth. I’ve been trying to lighten-up a bit with all that lately– adding-in parts of my practice sessions deliberately where I’m playing more “loose”, with more creativity and spontaneity……… more FUN….. (edit/add-in)– even though “it ain’t always pretty”😜!!!

Also think it’s great to keep our brain moving– with memorization, eye-hand coordination, muscle-memory, concentration, and also posture and just keeping flexibility in our hands & arms– this is good stuff.

Repeat– you (and also Gerry)- have made a(nother) fantastic post!

PS– I really LOVE your first line🤣😎

the coach

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Wow– that was indeed great stuff!

That level of skill is where I hope to be…….. someday.

Inspirational- thanks for sharing.

the old coach

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Anybody else just kind-of “clam-up” when the camera is on?

I can play that song MUCH more “enthusiastically” when just goofing around- no pressure.

But when the camera is on- I just stiffen up…… not just this song- but all of them it seems. Any suggestions from you all who have done this MUCH more than I?

But- seems like the more times I play a song the easier it gets.

Sorry about the crappy sound recording-🤨- still working on a better setup. (Right now I’m just playing into my laptop microphone).

Thank you all for the nice words and encouragement.

the old coach

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Fantastic stuff– congratulations!

Where does the time go, huh?

Just like it was yesterday– you were one of the very first ones to welcome a new guy- (that’d be me)- to TAC, about a year and a half ago, with lots of help and encouragement.

I like to think that I’ve been “along-the-same-lines-as-helpful” to others as you were to me– but I admit I have a slightly more tilted-orbit than the rest of the planets😜.

Anyway, again, congrats!!

the old coach

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Hello-

I first want to apologize in case I have this wrong- it’s quite possible….

Been at TAC member for appx 18 months. This is the FIRST video in the “Play for us” section of our Forum– at least since I became a member– where anybody has EVER said as their first line– “Hey- welcome back to the channel”………🤔🧐

To be fair– I loved the guitar-playing…….. and the guy playing is no doubt a TAC member….. and the store looks cool!!!…..(and I will stop there next time I pass thru Bozeman)…….but…….

In my opinion– this was an infomercial, pure and simple, with a little guitar-playing thrown in to attempt to qualify as a “Play for Us” video as we all know it.

I know this is a strong statement- again– PLEASE forgive me if I have this wrong!– (and I have zero decision-making authority)- but I- (maybe we)- thought this was a place for TAC members who are trying to share videos they’ve work extremely hard and “risked it all” to post—- for others to see their progress and offer help and advice…… People “bare their souls” in here and it’s really tough for some of us to share their videos– especially their FIRST one…. just sayin’……

Does a “Welcome Back to the Channel” guitar-store- “Please buy this guitar from me”, infomercial, belong here?

Asking for a friend……..🤔

Please don’t be afraid to say if I’ve read this wrong……….

the old coach—- seen a lot, done a lot, unafraid, 3 pints in, old dude

[the-old-coach]

Cadgirl—

“you can’t just buy it anymore except on signup”

Funny– I actually considered “letting my membership go” upon my renewal date earlier this year (Jan), just so I could then “sign-up” (again)– and buy the FBW course “upon signup” .

Yeah- I know- weird.

For the life of me- I just can’t figure out why an existing member can’t purchase it, but a NEW member can.🤨

Can’t WAIT until it comes out (again)!!!

the coach

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Gerry- Actually it’s a VERY easy tune to learn and play!

It’s only got 4 chords– A5, E5, B7, and G, and they pretty-much just repeat. All the rest of it, I just threw in there!

Find the TAB on E-chords and go for it!

[the-old-coach]

Thanks, Gerry!

It was my first recording of that, but it wasn’t “the first take”😉. I had to tank about a half-dozen before that one showed up…….

[the-old-coach]

Thanks, Bill!

I had a lot of fun doing it. It still needs work- (and I can actually sing that song😳)- but I’m not “Ready for Primetime” yet!

I wish I could really let ‘er rip WITH THE CAMERA ON. This is a fairly mild version of the way I normally play it– I just wanted to GET THRU it!

Playing a song “full-length” is tough for me……… The longer it is the more chance I have of screwing it up!😜

[the-old-coach]

Thanks, PhilB! Means a lot to get this feedback.

I know it wasn’t great– but it sure was fun!

[the-old-coach]

Thanks for the nice words Stevie- I enjoyed it!

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Thanks, K-man!