Fingers n thumbs Posted Saturday at 04:21 Posted Saturday at 04:21 Greetings and salutations. so hello. As the title says I’m a complete newbie with the guitar. At 54 I got the bug to learn when my daughter started taking lessons in school. I’ve never played an instrument in my life but have always loved music. The closest I have been to having any “musical talent” has been working as a dj in various rock and metal clubs in the northwest of England, which I’ve done off and on since around 1995. Currently I share an Ibanez gio with my daughter but today I was gifted an epiphone Les Paul custom by an old friend of mine. It’s had a neck break but been repaired and plays great (in the right hands). I’m taking lessons at a local music school and I have the bug so bad! I try and get an hour a night practise but don’t always squeeze the time in, but I’m trying. Anyway, hello again. I’m looking forward to my journey and I have no doubt I’ll have lots of questions in the coming weeks. Quote
Dad3353 Posted Saturday at 13:39 Posted Saturday at 13:39 Good afternoon, @Fingers n thumbs, and ... ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. A Word to the Wise : The key to beginning on the guitar is Regularity and Patience. Short, Regular practice sessions are far better than long hours. It's better to consecrate 15 minutes, twice a day, every day, than an hour's session sometimes skipped. Don't try to rush things; the fastest way to getting fast on the guitar is to play SLOWLY and take your time. Other than that, follow, diligently, the method of your Tutor (ask him/her about these recommendations..?), and make sure that you always have a Big Bucket of Patience on hand. That's the key. Have fun; we've all been there. 1 Quote
