[the-old-coach]

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

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Fred-

DAMN— Sounds like you’ve thrown-down the challenge!😀

Maybe we’ll all catch a little of your adventurous attitude and try the same.

I’m “IN”……… and will start the process maybe beginning tomorrow.

Might also take me a month.

I get a bellyache just thinkin’ about it😎

the old coach

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AlbertD-

This is BIG stuff!! Congratulations!!

You have always given me/us a kind word here in the Forum, and also provided encouragement, help, hints, tips, advice, and guidance- to keep us on track- (or in my case— **attempt** to keep us on track).

Thank you for all you have shared with us……..

Congrats!!

the old coach

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Thank you all for the nice comments!

The dollar value of this guitar means nothing compared to real value to me.

And— the guitar SOUNDS incredible!

Cadgirl- this is a wonderful thing that you have said here. and it will happen.

GerryB- Nailed it.

the old coach

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[the-old-coach]

I am sooooo glad this thread has re-surfaced!

It’s awesome.

[the-old-coach]

Bill-

Awesome! You are “in the zone” right there- and lovin’ it!

Inspirational.

Thanks for sharing!

[the-old-coach]

JoeT–

“Opinions are like ***holes- everybody’s got one”. Here’s mine.

Re-read YOUR post and also Fred’s. Then re-read them both…… again.

You have completed the ***very important first step*** of realizing that learning to play the guitar is NOT an easy thing to accomplish. When first starting-out here in TAC, the difficult-ness of some of these lessons may kind-of have the effect of removing any pre-conceived notion that you will become a great player in a short amount of time- (the “expectation” factor).

We’ve ALL been right where you are!!! May not seem like it right now- but you are on the right path. Have faith in the TAC program- your improvement will come over time- but almost automatically, and likely un-noticed- (make a video of your playing NOW– and another in, say, 1- or 2- or 3 months, playing the same thing—- you’ll SEE the difference!!!).

Finally—– Read Fred’s post AGAIN. (I know, I know…….). It’s gold.

Congrats- and welcome to TAC- (BTW- you made ANOTHER great move by coming to the Forum for answers)

the ola coach

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Al.E–

SUPER!!!!! Congrats. I’m startin’ to feel that addiction a bit myself. Kinda scares me in a way…..

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Mike-

To your video suggestion– Wow– that’s good stuff. Seemed it was really “FAST” for me- meaning the guy is a really fast talker! (I had to watch it twice- and stop it a few times- just to understand it, it was so fast).

Reminded me of a small paperback book someone recommended in here months ago- (I bought it)- called “First, Learn to Practice”- (or something like that).

Lots of info in your video- and useful to re-align my perspectives and maybe priorities.

I really LOVE the distinction and clarity between “practicing” and “learning”- and the need for a difference between the two. That is now embedded in my brain.

As far as your “balance” point— I was probably a little loose when I said “we ALL have to find that “balance” in there….”. As for me personally– I do believe that I have to have a point where, say, “too much”, or “too fast”– (or, conversely- “too slow” and /or “too easy”). Kind of like bowling with the big padding-things in the gutters to keep the ball in the lane.

As always- thanks for your insight and perspective. Golden. And thanks for the vid.

Mark

[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!

[the-old-coach]

Thanks, K-man!

[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]

Great thought— I’ll ask him today- back over there all day again🙂