About Me

First Name	Reid
Nickname	rdeputy
State	Florida
Country	United States

My Guitar Goal

What I'm Focused On Now

My 3-Month Guitar Goal (Noob Edition):I’m going to finish Fretboard Wizard and get comfortable with all five CAGED shapes—specifically in the keys of D, A, G, E, and C. I’ll focus on understanding where the notes are on the fretboard, how scales and chords connect, and how to actually use that knowledge when I play. I won’t worry about speed or perfection. I won’t get lost in theory rabbit holes or obsess over “getting it all” instantly. I will stay consistent, follow Tony’s process, and aim to confidently move between shapes and keys, even if I’m slow at first.

So far, he’s taken the mystery out of the musical theory I learned decades ago in past music, choir, band classes I took. That was a H-U-G-E aha for me.

My Guitar Routine

This is How I TAC

In a perfect week:I’ll play 5 to 6 times per week, giving myself a little grace for life getting in the way. I’ll aim for morning or early evening sessions, usually after coffee or once the day settles down. Most of my playing happens in my home music room or office, where I can focus without distractions and have access to my notes, guitar, and course materials.

So far, this journey literally wakes me up in the middle of the night with new questions and curiosities—which has never happened before. The good news is I’m staying engaged far beyond the 5 minutes most other courses ever got from me.

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