[Greg_F_Lee]

“The skills I learned in FW, together with some ear training to recognize intervals, major/minor tonality etc., have taken me to a new level of musicality. TAC is not a one-stop shop. Ear training plus some additional theory are coming from a variety of other sources. Perhaps the most valuable lesson I have learned over time is that all this information sinks in over a a long period. In the background, a chain reaction is occurring – imperceptibly at first, until it all erupts like a dropped beer can!

Have fun!”

@dr_dave

Thanks for the last bit of advice (and all the others too). I didn’t understand most of the chord theory but I’ll revisit your posts after completing FBW. It’s good to know that TAC is not a one-stop shop. I always feel mildly guilty when studying other guitar video lessons.

And I greatly enjoyed the two videos you shared. Your original song was amazing and truly had that Celtic sound. The tin whistle version was great too. Your version of “Wild Rover” also was excellent. Nothing wrong with your voice!

And the beer can eruption gives me something to look forward to. Need to keep remembering to enjoy the guitar journey.

Thanks for the info on the old community–did not know it was still accessible. I miss the badges and counts.

I’m just getting back into it. I was without my guitar for 5 days while down in Norfolk, VA, helping my son move.

[Greg_F_Lee]

@dr_dave ,

Thank you for the incredibly thoughtful and encouraging reply. I’ve bookmarked it and also pasted it into a Word document so that I’ll have it for reference and encouragement.

I’m slowly working my way out of a guitar rut, mainly by playing almost every day for at least 25 minutes. I’ve been focusing on exercises, the major and minor pentatonic scales, and a few songs. I recently finished “Your Next 6 Chords” and also practice the F major and minor barre chords and the B major and minor barre chords.

You’ve now gotten me inspired to turn my focus to FBW. It seems like the course has been truly transformational to you and others. It’s very encouraging to think that FBW will accelerate the learning process. And how did you know that I still move the fingers individually when changing chords? It’s encouraging to think that it will pass. For now, G, C transitions are hard because so many fingers need to move at the same time.

I was really loving FBW last year when the holidays came and it just got away from me. As I peek ahead, there are some great upcoming lessons, like “How to Find the Key by Ear.” But first I need to finish the “Foundational Five.”

Thanks again for the advice and encouragement. Especially to ditch any expectations on how long it will take. I’ve had a guitar for years but I didn’t really play it much until I started TAC in May 2020. Although it feels like progress is slow, I still play almost every day. And my wife says the playing has gotten better.

[Greg_F_Lee]

Thank you, @Loraine, @Bill_Brown , @John , and @BethL ! That’s exactly the type of feedback I was hoping for: encouragement and advice. These forums never seem to disappoint.

Based on your suggestions, I will move FFN and FW (I did pay for it) up to #2 and #3. I also will break down these annual goals into 90 day chunks. Maybe 90 days each for FFN, FW, Flatpicking Jumpstart, and Strumming Jumpstart. Of course the goals could be adjusted at Tony’s quarterly check-ins.

Thanks again!

[Greg_F_Lee]

Thanks @Marty69 for the encouragement. It’s good to hear that I’m on track. I still will play every day but it probably won’t be the Challenges. Among other things, no monthly guitar party as an incentive! 😀 I might try the song vault too.

[Greg_F_Lee]

Thank you @Cherie and best wishes to you on your guitar journey!

Greg

[Greg_F_Lee]

Hi @Loraine,

Thanks for the thoughtful advice and I am simplifying and getting back to basics with skills courses like YN6C, Fretboard Foundations, and Fretboard Wizard. I’m only doing one at a time. I’m supplementing them with exercises and songs, licks, and rhythm guitar, with the last two coming from the dailies. I probably will check out some new sources.

I successfully completed my 90 day challenge but it looks like it’s time to do a new one.

[Greg_F_Lee]

Thanks, @tom000-18 , for the advice! I forgot to mention in my post that I would also play songs, licks, and rhythm guitar pieces in addition to the skills courses.

[Greg_F_Lee]

Thanks for the affirmation and advice, @bill_brown. It’s exactly what I was looking for.

[Greg_F_Lee]

Hi @michelle-psl,

Thanks for your encouragement! It’s good to know that others have had similar obstacles that they’ve gotten past. I just keep playing every day for 10 minutes, no matter what.

[Greg_F_Lee]

Thank you for your advice, @Alfred . I was thinking about learning new songs. I also was having second thoughts about quitting the dailies.