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Right back at YOU, Fred—-

“Right on, Bro'”

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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……….

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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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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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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

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Old saying– (from my “old days”)-

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

THAT is a brilliant statement, right(?)

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Well said MG👍

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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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