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  • Philb

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    January 19, 2025 at 8:07 pm in reply to: Whithering away – 1st Attempt

    That’s it! Keep playing, little at a time it builds, and you see improvement. Recording and posting is a good way to see your journey. It looks like you have only been in TAC a short while. Welcome!

  • Philb

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    January 18, 2025 at 9:11 am in reply to: Wither-Away Benchmark Progress Recording

    So, so, so, so very good!

  • Philb

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    January 18, 2025 at 9:09 am in reply to: "Ain't No" Benchmark by MNG

    Well done, playing and singing! Your voice fit it.

  • Philb

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    January 17, 2025 at 8:52 am in reply to: Dirk’s Song

    @Tricia_Lynn Thank you very much!

  • Philb

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    January 12, 2025 at 6:44 pm in reply to: Moving (learning) at a different Pace – 30 day challenge

    As TerryG said; each day you do that challenge as best you can for whatever period of time you decide to practice; then move on. Each week you will be going through the 5 essential skills. The specific lessons may be different from week to week (though as she mentioned, some repeat); but the skills and techniques you are learning do repeat through the various lessons every week. You will see that in time, your skill in each area increases. You will surprise yourself.

    When I first started, the thought of doing a whole song half way decent by memory; whether chords, finger picking, or flat picking; seemed impossible. Through developing my skill in the techniques taught weekly; I am able to do so now. It builds over time with consistency and sticking with the process. I was so encouraged when I could play through the many chords of Hotel California (with bass lead ins), in a proper order, and with decent timing. It hit me that though it seemed like I was not gaining much at times day to day; it was indeed happening. Enjoy the journey, and you will see you can play.

  • Philb

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    January 5, 2025 at 6:36 pm in reply to: WooHoo – Played after 3 months — Soul Asylum’s Runaway Train

    Way to go! Good to see you playing again.

  • Philb

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    January 4, 2025 at 11:42 pm in reply to: Youtube Question…

    Yes; as Moose408 said; download, set to unlisted; then make a post in the Forum section of TAC. Write a title and description; then copy and paste the link. I have found it challenges me, and has helped with progress.

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  • Philb

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    January 4, 2025 at 11:37 pm in reply to: Dead…… or Alive? Small Win…

    Way to go!

  • Philb

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    January 4, 2025 at 11:36 pm in reply to: Was that a compliment?

    Definitely a win! When they hear you practicing every day, sometimes the same thing; it is hard for them to have passion for your passion. That is great.

  • Philb

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    January 4, 2025 at 11:32 pm in reply to: Sayin' hello

    Nice post; playing well; and it seems you also are enjoying the journey. WY to go; and keep going! Enjoy!

  • Philb

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    January 1, 2025 at 7:18 pm in reply to: Preparing for week 1 of 30 day playing guitar

    We all start out at a place where the fingers hurt, aren’t as flexible as desired, and don’t go where we want (or as quickly as we’d like). Over time, with consistency and repetition, it comes around. I started at an older age, 67, and been in TAC about 4.67 years. I can’t believe what I can do now, as compared to where I started. I will never be great; but I can play some things. I have improved. It seems like such small, incremental steps at times; but keep at it and you will surprise yourself. Enjoy the journey!

  • Philb

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    December 30, 2024 at 7:31 pm in reply to: Away In A Manger (short, instrumental, finger picking)

    @langerking
    I had never heard it with that melody. Thanks!

  • Philb

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    December 29, 2024 at 3:31 pm in reply to: Away In A Manger (short, instrumental, finger picking)

    @figgpyahoo-com @albert_d
    Thank you both for listening. May 2025 treat you well!

  • Philb

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    December 29, 2024 at 3:26 pm in reply to: Please Come Home For Christmas Blues

    Making it your own; nice!

  • Philb

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    December 29, 2024 at 3:14 pm in reply to: Cover/Lonely People

    Nice! I am an America fan and saw them in Prescott Valley, AZ in August. That one was written by Dan Peek, who left us far too young. Thank you!

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