Just started learning about 3 weeks ago. I tried once when I was like 9 or 10 but gave it up right away. Just figured I didnt have any aptitude.
Originally bought a guitar for my wife for Christmas but it was too big for her. I got her a smaller size and ended up keeping the first to try to learn on.
I never had thought I could learn to play but its really fun trying. This site is amazing for learning. My daughters boyfriend turned us on to it and we both love it.
I got serious callouses already and have learned quite a few chords already though I am struggling with chord changes to the F as well as strumming with a pick.
As I frequently say to peeps here you’re never to old to rock n roll. Go for it.
Oh and check out our Portland Posse representative @Jenndye429 who’s another from Oregon. Lots to learn from Jenn and the gang !!
Hello Dan & Welcome!!!
A budding husband & wife guitar duo, eh? How cool is that???
Never too old to learn & guitar has lots of different paths to enjoy!!!
Wishing you success & lots of fun along your guitar journey!!!
Nice to meet you Dan and welcome to our Community!
Me neither…I actually thought I’d be unable to learn… that was silly of me I must admit! Here I am after a few years I can play something, which is not much yet but still way more than I could expect! And aiming to learn more!
Enjoy the journey and stick with us, learning together is more fun (and more effective too).
Great stuff. I’m living proof you don’t need the aptitude. It’s all learnable. The one minute chord change exercise is great. I learned the full barre F chord from the beginning and it was a struggle to get it sounding clean for quite a while but well worth it in the end. Look forward to hearing more from you.
Hi Dan, welcome to the community. Just 3 weeks and trying to play the F chord. You must put in a lot of practice every day! Have fun learning a lot of songs.
Welcome to JustinGuitar and this fantastic community. There a whole host of golden oldies over in the dog house.
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that was silly of me I must admit! Here I am after a few years I can play something, which is not much yet but still way more than I could expect! And aiming to learn more!
