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Flashmann

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35. about taking time off
Fri May 10, 2013, 04:37 PM
May 2013

I think I might mention,at tomorrows lesson,that I'll likely take off awhile after the end of the month.I wrote out a list of all the things I'm working on,in 5 minute at a time chunks.65 minutes worth of stuff just right there.Then the stuff that I have down well enough that it's more playing with rather than working at,is probably that much again.So I think I have the momentum to continue on,on my own.I see where I am at a point where each thing I finally get dialed in to,opens the way for other things.

There are 2 websites I use that have lessons with utube videos,text,charts and tab,that lately,out of boredom,I've been spending as much or more time on,than the tutors stuff anyway.

I'm anxious to hear the piece you linked to,but probably won't get to it,now,til Monday,when the wife goes back to work.If I turn the volume up enough to actually hear something,anything,she will immediately start whining that it's too loud. Plus we're expecting company in from out of town,literally any second,for a nephews wedding tomorrow.

Thanks!!

Older beginning guitar player [View all] Flashmann Mar 2013 OP
Here's a (hopefully) encouraging update ... Scuba Mar 2013 #1
not naturally gifted Flashmann Mar 2013 #3
Sounds like you're on the right track and have a good teacher. Scuba Mar 2013 #5
BTW, one of the best YouTube teachers is Marty Schwartz .... Scuba Mar 2013 #2
Exactly who I was going to recommend- digonswine Mar 2013 #6
Marty Schwartz Flashmann Mar 2013 #4
I've been playing Munificence Mar 2013 #7
I recommend for folks is to learn the "CAGED SYSTEM". Flashmann Mar 2013 #9
Other things Munificence Mar 2013 #11
Other things Flashmann Mar 2013 #12
Don't get weighed down Munificence Mar 2013 #13
weighed down Flashmann Mar 2013 #14
I started playing when I was 14, self taught but later hung out at Berklee and got some Zorra Mar 2013 #8
you just ruined your life with this awful addiction. Flashmann Mar 2013 #10
Also know this: Iggo Mar 2013 #15
just one more guitar. Flashmann Mar 2013 #16
It doesn't, but it can be controlled. Iggo Mar 2013 #17
Amps! Flashmann Mar 2013 #18
I am a guitar SNOB Munificence Mar 2013 #19
There's a Guy on Guitar Central.com You Should Check Out ProfessorGAC Apr 2013 #20
Claude Johnson? Flashmann Apr 2013 #21
That's Him ProfessorGAC Apr 2013 #26
If I may.... clarice Apr 2013 #22
If I may.... Flashmann Apr 2013 #23
fly away fingers. lol clarice Apr 2013 #24
heard of Tony Rice? Flashmann Apr 2013 #25
Flash.... clarice Apr 2013 #27
Come on man.... Munificence May 2013 #30
you didn't even listen to the song Flashmann May 2013 #31
Bluegrass is where acoustic players go to really stretch their limits. jeepnstein May 2013 #42
Don't think of flat picking as the domain of dumb hillbillies. Flashmann May 2013 #43
Don't know how I morphed the thread into an acoustic guitar thread. jeepnstein May 2013 #44
Sorry for rambling, I just get wrapped up in talking music some times. Flashmann May 2013 #45
I am also older and late to pick up a guitar I have one addition suggestion stevebreeze May 2013 #28
I am also older Flashmann May 2013 #29
Jam buddies are great Munificence May 2013 #32
next time I'll tell them to break your stings! Flashmann May 2013 #33
Although it may not be in your Munificence May 2013 #34
about taking time off Flashmann May 2013 #35
Just listened Flashmann May 2013 #36
Haha Munificence May 2013 #37
So was what I heard as fingerpicking Flashmann May 2013 #38
Yes! Munificence May 2013 #39
30-50 hours a week Flashmann May 2013 #40
Keep playing regulary Munificence May 2013 #41
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