Hi everybody. I’m a complete newbie to the guitar.
I tried to learn once a very long time ago, and it just didn’t “click”. I gave up.
Now, I’ve decided to give it another go (being older and wiser, and all that jazz…).
I just picked up a “new to me” Washburn D-15 acoustic. I took a buddy of mine that plays guitar well to the local mega-guitar store and went looking for guitars. We stumbled on this one and it sounded good, even with the old strings. Put a new set of strings on, and it sounds fantastic! I think I got a good deal, and it is a quality enough guitar that I won’t immediately be thinking about an “upgrade”.
I just found this site and am currently working on Grade 1 Level 1. I’m sure that persistence will pay off. I’ll keep at it slow and steady.
The start of a great journey! Great community here mate - a real spirit of generosity and friendship. Players of all levels, all helpin each other out.
Stick close to Justin’s lessons, and reach out here anytime.
Lookin forward to see you progress.
Welcome aboard Ray
1.1… What a great place to be!
You have so much fun ahead of you. Enjoy every bit of it.
(How on earth did you resist going with the handle Ray-gun? )
Hello Ray. Welcome to JustinGuitar and the community.
That is exactly the mindset that will see you right.
If you need any help or support just ask.
Cheers
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Great to have you here. I was a freshly minted newbie almost exactly 12 months ago and it’s a great fun journey - making music gives me great pleasure. I hope it does for you too.
Hello Ray, and a warm Welcome to the community .
I’m looking forward to hearing more from you while you’re making progress and wish you lots of fun with your six-string-friend .
Welcome Ray, with that out look you’ll be fine. Years ago I used to call this journey a marathon and not a sprint. The more I stick at it it seems like a never ending ultrathon but never the less, its a fantastic ride and the rewards are well worth the effort and time.
Welcome to the forum, congratulations on the new guitar. I had a similar false start about 15 years before i got serious. For me one of the differences was narrowing my goals, making them more specific. Look forward to hearing more from you.
Welcome to the community, Ray! Like @TheMadman_tobyjenner said, stick with that attitude, and you will get it!!! @JustinGuitar knows his stuff, is easy to get along with, is open-minded, and made it fun for me to boot!!! I’m so happy I’m able to learn from him and the Justin Crew that know their stuff just as well!!! Embelish on all i would suggest!!!
Rock on brother! Cheers! SOCIABLE! And peace out!
Welcome, there are quite a few “second time around” people here. I think this site and teacher have helped me enormously over the last year or so after a 40 year break. I recommend the app to play along with after a few weeks.
Hi Ray
From one newbie (only started back in Nov) to another, welcome.
I have found even in such a short time that by following the beginner course step by step you will be surprised at the progress you can make. Without a doubt “slow and steady” is the key.
Enjoy
Paul
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