Hi there, just wanted to introduce myself. I am Ruud from the Netherlands.
Last February I finally started learning how to play an instrument. Because the guitar is my favorite when listening to music, the choice which instrument was easy. And although considered by some as an old dog, I just turned 54, there is already quite some progress.
Following a more traditional internet course resulted in a solid base, but wanting to play somgs I really like made me decide to give Justin a go. My current level is grade 2/3.
My favorite way of playing is fingerstyle. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want to explore other styles.
My guitars are a Tanglewood Crossroads-O, a Stratocaster which I rebuilt and a Spanish Telesforo Julve guitar from 1957 which belonged to my dad. So yeah, I should have all the tools for checking out a lot of styles.
Hey Ruud welcome to the forum. I started playing 11 1/2 years ago when I was 53 years old. And fingerstyle was my only interest at that stage. Now I’ve done over 100 open mic performance and play many songs. It’s such a great reward for the effort required. Look forward to hearing more from you.
Hoi Ruud,
Welkom hier and I wish you a lot of fun
In such a short time and already at level 2/3 … then you go super fast , but with some consolidation every now and then your technique (vingers) will be very happy and thank you later
If you are doing so well, we can expect an AVOYP (video) from you soon, and if not do it for only for yourself for a critical look at yourself… have fun with your trip
Hi Ruud
Welcome! Nice to meet you
Fingerstyle is my favourite too, but also do like playing other styles
Love your guitar collection! (maybe you could also post some pics) so sweet that you have a guitar that was your Dad’s
p.s. I’m definitely not one of the some that considers 54 an ‘old dog’
(video) from you soon, and if not do it for only for yourself for a critical look at yourself… have fun with your trip 
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