Hello from Virginia via Perth, Australia
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:22 am
Hi Everyone,
I've been a target member from the start of it all after finding Neil on You Tube, which had become one of my favorite sites, especially when I could find songs and guitar lessons that made sense.
Spent most of my time in Northern Virginia, but am living in Perth, Australia for the last few years. Found a girl from "Down Under"...LOL
Neil's playing and song choices were what brought me here, as I'm 54 and a want a be guitarist/rock star that never took the time to get that good, nor take any lessons. Some say I play well, but I'm my own worst critic...and until it "sounds" like an Eagles CD...well, I still need more practicing!
I've been playing an acoustic since I was very young, imitating my father who fooled around on an old guitar, that "looked" like a Martin CF-1 that he had for years.
I was always good at finding and playing riffs and parts of songs, and played for my own enjoyment...even to the point of falling asleep on the couch still plucking a few strings...lol
I'm now trying to relive my youth and go back and learn the WHOLE song like Neil teaches, and I'd have to say in the last couple of years, I'm at least progressing. The frustrating part is watching 12 year old kids on You Tube that are absolutely brilliant, and I'm still fumbling around! Maybe it's a memory thing as you get older...
One goal is to feel confident enough to sign on with the "Weekend Warriors" program at the local music shop, which is made of of us old timers that are not pros, and with a few weeks practice, get on stage and perform for an audience. Looks like lots of fun.
I like a variety of music, but especially 70's stuff like:
The Eagles
James Taylor
Neil Young
Led Zeppelin
Etc...pretty much like everything Neil has posted in the Target program.
I love acoustic/with picking but would love to buy a Les Paul Supreme, and learn the rock side of things, especial lead in either blues or rock.
I'm currently playing a Fender (Electric/Acoustic) GA-45 SCE with a Fender Acoustasonic Jr. DSP.
That's about it. Thanks Neil for a great site...keep the lessons comming!
Bob
I've been a target member from the start of it all after finding Neil on You Tube, which had become one of my favorite sites, especially when I could find songs and guitar lessons that made sense.
Spent most of my time in Northern Virginia, but am living in Perth, Australia for the last few years. Found a girl from "Down Under"...LOL
Neil's playing and song choices were what brought me here, as I'm 54 and a want a be guitarist/rock star that never took the time to get that good, nor take any lessons. Some say I play well, but I'm my own worst critic...and until it "sounds" like an Eagles CD...well, I still need more practicing!
I've been playing an acoustic since I was very young, imitating my father who fooled around on an old guitar, that "looked" like a Martin CF-1 that he had for years.
I was always good at finding and playing riffs and parts of songs, and played for my own enjoyment...even to the point of falling asleep on the couch still plucking a few strings...lol
I'm now trying to relive my youth and go back and learn the WHOLE song like Neil teaches, and I'd have to say in the last couple of years, I'm at least progressing. The frustrating part is watching 12 year old kids on You Tube that are absolutely brilliant, and I'm still fumbling around! Maybe it's a memory thing as you get older...
One goal is to feel confident enough to sign on with the "Weekend Warriors" program at the local music shop, which is made of of us old timers that are not pros, and with a few weeks practice, get on stage and perform for an audience. Looks like lots of fun.
I like a variety of music, but especially 70's stuff like:
The Eagles
James Taylor
Neil Young
Led Zeppelin
Etc...pretty much like everything Neil has posted in the Target program.
I love acoustic/with picking but would love to buy a Les Paul Supreme, and learn the rock side of things, especial lead in either blues or rock.
I'm currently playing a Fender (Electric/Acoustic) GA-45 SCE with a Fender Acoustasonic Jr. DSP.
That's about it. Thanks Neil for a great site...keep the lessons comming!
Bob