Hello Neil
I notice that a lot of questions asked of you do not get answered by you. Is there certain types of questions you look for to answer or is is possibly just a matter of to many questions, so little time?
I am new, so I am just trying to understand the protocol and the program benefits.
Thanks,
Don
Ask Neil forum
If I may, I think Neil looks at all the threads and posts. However there are many contributors that have a lot of knowledge and experience. They, most of the time reply, just to be helpful and because they like the instrument. Should the answer be not totally right, and not corrected by somebody else, Neil will jump in , I am sure. So for me, if I ask a question , get an answer and no correction , it is as good as if Neil would have provide it. Actually sometimes more than one person will reply and will beef up the answer or suggestion.
Welcome aboard
Marc
Welcome aboard
Marc
Idaho Picker wrote:
This is a good point, I am sometimes 'guilty' of answering but sometimes I wait to see if Neil gets in first. maybe we needs some rules around this Category, I think Neil might have difficulty in answering them all though. Neil what are your thoughts?Hello Neil
I notice that a lot of questions asked of you do not get answered by you. Is there certain types of questions you look for to answer or is is possibly just a matter of to many questions, so little time?
I am new, so I am just trying to understand the protocol and the program benefits.
Thanks,
Don
Hi guys
Thanks, I appreciate realding all of the replies... It's just I thought one of the benefits of being a Target member was that you could have an interaction with Neil. Thought that is what set it apart from the free forum.
Thanks, I appreciate realding all of the replies... It's just I thought one of the benefits of being a Target member was that you could have an interaction with Neil. Thought that is what set it apart from the free forum.
Idaho Picker wrote:
Neil still gets back to most people on here when he can,even if other members have already replied, he has a busy life with family commitments to Softball and travels a bit with his daughters team. I think he is currently away from home as we speak, he does jump on and check things out even when away though. But I do agree we maybe need a Category which is exclusive to Neil and a separate one where questions can be posed to all such as is happening here. Although an exclusive category might just take longer to get an answerHi guys
Thanks, I appreciate realding all of the replies... It's just I thought one of the benefits of being a Target member was that you could have an interaction with Neil. Thought that is what set it apart from the free forum.
I think everybody would like to speak or mail with THE MAN directly. But I have been on other guitar site, that I was paying for, expecting some answers. Unfortunately there were too many questions and little answers. Eventually I got tired of waiting.
Neil (or other members of Totally guitars :Jim and Matt)answers quite often in the forum but he also answers on the TG live session. . The name of the person migth not be mentionned, but if it is of general interest, it will be answered. You can ask questions directly during the TG live sessions. This why I like this group because you get some kind of feedback, so you are not in the left field for too long. At least you can move on with all the answers you are getting. My perception of Target is that it offers a unique approach to lesson with a good forum interaction and completed by TG live where you can see or hear all the people of Totally guitars. They are not just there to cash in (even if the site is their business
)but you can feel the enthousiasm.
Marc
Neil (or other members of Totally guitars :Jim and Matt)answers quite often in the forum but he also answers on the TG live session. . The name of the person migth not be mentionned, but if it is of general interest, it will be answered. You can ask questions directly during the TG live sessions. This why I like this group because you get some kind of feedback, so you are not in the left field for too long. At least you can move on with all the answers you are getting. My perception of Target is that it offers a unique approach to lesson with a good forum interaction and completed by TG live where you can see or hear all the people of Totally guitars. They are not just there to cash in (even if the site is their business
)but you can feel the enthousiasm. Marc
Hey all
Just to let you know that Neil will be in that section next week answering some stuff, he is still travelling (last 3 weeks for him have been just huge), his biggest focus and the one I have been supporting him on is getting the new content and songs created, and running the live shows..
This means that we look at the forums all the time and try and wrap most of it up in the live shows that we run twice a month, at present to keep up with peoples stuff, and we often find that questions are usually common amongst more than one of you..so that the main outlet at present.
The ask Neil section will be patrolled by Neil next week on, I have already discussed it with him , but as I mentioned he has his head down on family duties and creating new material for you all....
Please pop onto one of the live shows for a more immediate response..I will read the question out live for you to Neil..
Hope that helps
Cheers
Just to let you know that Neil will be in that section next week answering some stuff, he is still travelling (last 3 weeks for him have been just huge), his biggest focus and the one I have been supporting him on is getting the new content and songs created, and running the live shows..
This means that we look at the forums all the time and try and wrap most of it up in the live shows that we run twice a month, at present to keep up with peoples stuff, and we often find that questions are usually common amongst more than one of you..so that the main outlet at present.
The ask Neil section will be patrolled by Neil next week on, I have already discussed it with him , but as I mentioned he has his head down on family duties and creating new material for you all....
Please pop onto one of the live shows for a more immediate response..I will read the question out live for you to Neil..
Hope that helps
Cheers
I almost hate to jump in here but I guess I should add my 15 cents (to borrow a phrase from one of our esteemed members).
I check this board many times every day to see what is happening and I am thrilled with the answers that our group comes up with. You are absolutely right that if I feel I need to correct anything, I will jump right in. Along those lines then, you can assume that if I don't, I agree with whatever is being said.
A good example here was the thread about a guitar for a 10 year old. I appreciated the answers from parents in similar situations who pretty much came up with my answer- start on a 3/4 size steel string guitar with very low action and extra light gauge strings. Nylon strings can be a reasonable alternative, especially for a younger child.
Another good example was Andy's answer to the Brain Damage question- exactly what I would have said.
I also have tried to get in the habit of adding the green arrow icon to the original post if I get to it personally, although I'm not sure I should change the smiley that this one already has.
I have to say I am surprised and incredibly pleased at the community that has grown around TotallyGuitars. You guys are the best!
Neil
I check this board many times every day to see what is happening and I am thrilled with the answers that our group comes up with. You are absolutely right that if I feel I need to correct anything, I will jump right in. Along those lines then, you can assume that if I don't, I agree with whatever is being said.
A good example here was the thread about a guitar for a 10 year old. I appreciated the answers from parents in similar situations who pretty much came up with my answer- start on a 3/4 size steel string guitar with very low action and extra light gauge strings. Nylon strings can be a reasonable alternative, especially for a younger child.
Another good example was Andy's answer to the Brain Damage question- exactly what I would have said.
I also have tried to get in the habit of adding the green arrow icon to the original post if I get to it personally, although I'm not sure I should change the smiley that this one already has.
I have to say I am surprised and incredibly pleased at the community that has grown around TotallyGuitars. You guys are the best!
Neil
Thanks for the clarification Neil! Great feedback!
I remember when I was learning Tae Kwon Do many years ago. It was expected that the more advanced belts would teach the lower belts. Even though I paid for the instructor's time, I didn't expect him to personally train me, only oversee my development. Obviously, TG isn't martial arts training but some of the principals seem relevent.
There are lots of guys on this site that are advanced players and have more than sufficient skill and expertise to help teach the more novice players. This is good on several levels. It allows Neil to focus on song and lesson production, it aids in better communication between members and it makes the forum much more valuable as an information resource.
Finally, a lot of what Neil gets asked has been asked before, often many times. There is only one Neil. Do we really want him answering the same questions over and over? The old moss backs like Andy, Chas and Bill can point these questions in the right direction. Neil always jumps in when he's needed!
I remember when I was learning Tae Kwon Do many years ago. It was expected that the more advanced belts would teach the lower belts. Even though I paid for the instructor's time, I didn't expect him to personally train me, only oversee my development. Obviously, TG isn't martial arts training but some of the principals seem relevent.
There are lots of guys on this site that are advanced players and have more than sufficient skill and expertise to help teach the more novice players. This is good on several levels. It allows Neil to focus on song and lesson production, it aids in better communication between members and it makes the forum much more valuable as an information resource.
Finally, a lot of what Neil gets asked has been asked before, often many times. There is only one Neil. Do we really want him answering the same questions over and over? The old moss backs like Andy, Chas and Bill can point these questions in the right direction. Neil always jumps in when he's needed!
Lavallee wrote:
Yes i agree, look in the forum at the topic ''brown eyed girl" and then the sixt Tg live,WHEN we keep it great, TG is gonna stay great in all of his questions..I think everybody would like to speak or mail with THE MAN directly. But I have been on other guitar site, that I was paying for, expecting some answers. Unfortunately there were too many questions and little answers. Eventually I got tired of waiting.
Neil (or other members of Totally guitars :Jim and Matt)answers quite often in the forum but he also answers on the TG live session. . The name of the person migth not be mentionned, but if it is of general interest, it will be answered. You can ask questions directly during the TG live sessions. This why I like this group because you get some kind of feedback, so you are not in the left field for too long. At least you can move on with all the answers you are getting. My perception of Target is that it offers a unique approach to lesson with a good forum interaction and completed by TG live where you can see or hear all the people of Totally guitars. They are not just there to cash in (even if the site is their business
Marc