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I agree Pete! Being able to search a multitude of ways (first name, last name, user name, city, state, current members, versus no longer have subscription, expanded keyword(s) along with another search function, lessons, instruments, challenges, skills, song names, dates, years. Open to jams, open to meet ups in other cities, interests, genres, etc.
Hint, hint @VictoriaTACTeam lol
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Happy 2 year TACiversary @Bayvu2 !! I too loved your story, and having only missed 2 days is a feat many can’t brag about, so shout it from the roof top (Woohoo!!). Wishing you nothing but the best in your guitar journey.
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Hey Brandon. I’m not really sure what you’re asking. Many of us have taken the Fretboard Wizard course; some multiple times. I know I pick up on something new every time I’ve gone through it, but I definitely wouldn’t say I’m an expert. Give me a finance, math or economic issue, and yeah, I might say I verge on being pretty good and knowledgeable. It took me years to get there. BUT there are others that would share my love of those topics, but the fretboard comes easily to them. My opinion, It is something similar to muscle memory, in my opinion. The more you study and practice, the easier it gets.
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Hey @Bayvu2 How did you make out with your surgery? Rotator cuff is a tough one, but I can say from experience, your best friend will be the physical therapy exercises. It is really important to do them religiously. I had a complete tear, and I couldn’t get a doctor to take me seriously (talking late 90’s- early 2000’s. I didn’t play guitar then, but I golfed and did other things for 2 years, before I was forced to the ER from the pain, and only then did they realize how bad it was. It was a long recovery, but like anything else, it gets better over time and as you work at it.
Hang in there, and keep on plunking, even if only with your strumming hand. Buy a slide and do some lap playing. Take the Fretboard Wizard course. Answer questions in the forums. There is so much you can do to keep a foot in and your hand touching your guitar.
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Maeve, you get 10 gold stars for your big win. Showing up and trying are what will make you a guitarist. Those who quit, because it is too challenging, are the ones who never progress. It’s about making a concerted effort, and continuing to move forward. Believe it or not, you are getting better, and it will get easier. Way to go!
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I envy anyone who can fingerpick an entire song, and I especially envy anyone that can use a metal o4 plastic fingerpick.
I don’t have nails either, because my nails aren’t as healthy as they used to be, and because of playing the guitar. . In highschool, I had nails over an inch long. My typing teacher (showing my age) got angry with me, grabbed my hands and cut all my nails off. I was shell shocked, but it was too funny not to laugh. Can you imagine something like that happening nowadays?! They grew back, and it didn’t slow my 110+ wp typing on a manual typewriter.
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You have a good plan and set up. Cracked up over you doing your daily in the guitar center with a high end Martin. Looks like the little lady in the window enjoys hearing you play.
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Good routine. Not too short or too long. I d9 cringe and laugh when others say improv is their fav. It’s my least fav. lol. Thank god there isn’t just one flavor of player in the world.
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Really appreciate your positive words and kindness Pete. It means a lot to me. 🙂
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Wow, thank you Jeff. That was probably the best compliment I’ve been given. It made me feel like I’m becoming, or I’ve become a guitar player. Thank you!
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Appreciate it Marty. Thank you.
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It is the only therapy, and a great motivator. But it gets more and more difficult each time, and the ongoing pain tempers enjoyment sometimes, but it is my happy place, and I want to hang on as long as I can.
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Thank you Phil. Still have a way to go, but so glad I get to enjoy something again. Always appreciate your support Phil
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Hey Ian, you always lift my spirits when I see a post from you. The magic of passing on what was so freely given me, is what keeps things running well at TAC. Shoot me a DM sometime and tell me how things have been going. Miss seeing and talking to you.
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Appreciate it Albert. Ya made me laugh.