Just getting started
Hi TG folks! I've been a member for awhile, but haven't introduced myself. I'm 57 and have never played a musical instrument, so I know almost nothing about music theory let alone the guitar. One day, my wife brought home this beautiful Taylor guitar (she played a little in high school), and I adopted it! I found TG and knew immediately that this site and all the great people would help me learn to play and have some fun. The lessons are just right and I've been learning a ton. It's so much fun I wish I had started long ago. I've been working on all the beginner stuff, and have seen progress since day one. Doing mostly strumming and finger picking stuff (not very good with a flat pick yet). Still learning barre chords and being able to change to them cleanly. I recently relocated from the Boston area (Go Sox!) to southern CA. Happy to be part of the group!
Hi Mike,
And welcome from New Jersey. I'm a transplanted Bay Stater as well and also took up the guitar at the tender age of 57. Actually I had played for a few years as a teenager, but had set it aside for quite a while as I pursued my career. This site's been great for getting things going again. Looking forward to your posts.
Tom
And welcome from New Jersey. I'm a transplanted Bay Stater as well and also took up the guitar at the tender age of 57. Actually I had played for a few years as a teenager, but had set it aside for quite a while as I pursued my career. This site's been great for getting things going again. Looking forward to your posts.
Tom
Hello Mike. Well, now that you have introduced yourself here in the Forum, don't be a stranger now. In addition to Neil's great lessons, we have many memebers in New England and SoCal, as well as friendly members from all over the world willing to help you if you need it. Your thoughts, opinions, and questions are always welcome here. BigBear (Rick) will be along soon and ask you about your Taylor guitar.
Glad to have you with us.
Bill
Glad to have you with us.
Bill
haoli25 wrote:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I was going to jump in there on that one but figured the same that Big Bear or Dennis would take the honors.
MarkM
Hello Mike. Well, now that you have introduced yourself here in the Forum, don't be a stranger now. In addition to Neil's great lessons, we have many memebers in New England and SoCal, as well as friendly members from all over the world willing to help you if you need it. Your thoughts, opinions, and questions are always welcome here. BigBear (Rick) will be along soon and ask you about your Taylor guitar.
Glad to have you with us.
Bill
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I was going to jump in there on that one but figured the same that Big Bear or Dennis would take the honors.
MarkM
Welcome from Colorado. The beginner lessons here are simply the best. Imagine that you will learn to play correctly from the beginning, while many of us are having to break bad habits that have endured for decades. Hope you have a good time, and we are all here to help you out. Izzy