Everyone thank you for your GREAT advice! You're all very supportive and I find this fantastic! I didn't expect this from the program and am really quite pleased!

<r><B><s>[b]</s>wrench wrote:<e>[/b]</e></B> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Hi Judy,<br/> <br/> You already received a lot of good input here, so I won't repeat any of it, but I will add that the problem you first noted (fingers don't spread much and all of them want to move together) can be improved quickly ...

<r><B><s>[b]</s>izzyhara wrote:<e>[/b]</e></B> <QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>Hi and welcome. Izzy in Colorado. You have gotten good advice here. The key for me is repetition. I get impatient and want to learn the whole song. But what works for me is to break down the first few measures, and get the first mea...

<t>In Response to dennisg:<br/> <br/> You bring up some very valid points! I have to add, that "Here comes the Sun" is actually what inspired me to play the guitar...a bit ironic, isn't it! I always thought it was a beautiful song as well. Although, I'm afraid that it's a bit too much for me to tack...

Thanks for the information! I might try that.... playing a few different times of the day and see how that works out. I am excited about this though!!

Thanks everyone!!

<t>Also..... I am curious, everyone.<br/> <br/> How long would you say it takes for one to be fairly proficient in the guitar? Like intermediate level? I know, this is a varied question and differs for everyone, but give me examples for each of you. (ex. I practiced 3-4 times a week for 30-60 min an...

<t>Thank you everyone for the wonderful advice! I am going to take it slow and start off with about 15-20 minutes every night! I have no doubt that I will see results a month from now, I'm just very excited and already want to play Beatles songs! <br/> <br/> I'll keep everyone posted. BTW, I am not ...

Thanks Bill!

I'm going to keep practicing! I'm hoping these calouses develop SOON!

Judy

<t>Ok... I find it super difficult to move between notes, on the 2nd lesson. E... to F... to G... seems like my fingers don't sprawl out that wide, haha... Is this how everyone feels when they first start and eventually their fingers just learn to adapt?<br/> <br/> Also.. it sounds weird..... when o...