Here’s my second song memorized and recorded as part of Grade 1 consolidation on July 21st, 2023:
First time recording a song using an audio interface instead of an external mic. I’m really happy with the audio quality of recording my guitar through my Zoom Multi-FX connected to my Volt 2 which is plugged into my PC. Learned just enough of the DAW interface to make this video. I’ll have to explore how to actually use the software plug-ins for FX instead of my Zoom, but I’m happy with the result for now.
As for the guitar playing, I hadn’t intended to record this song today (had another one in mind) but after having successfully setup my Epiphone Les Paul myself (polished the fretboard, changed the strings, adjusted the truss rod, lowered the string action and raised the pickup heights, intonation was pretty good, so left it as is), I just started playing Hey Joe to hear the difference after the setup which sounded great and thought I might as well record this 
After reviewing my recording, I noticed that with songs that have more involved/complicated strumming patterns, I tend to use my wrist more than my arm, so that’s something I’ll be working on in my strumming practice. Also, my C chord change from E is a little muddy, so I’ll keep working on those in my PFC.
I’m also looking forward to learning more about changing strumming patterns in the Strumming Dynamics course for songs like this one, which essentially has the same chords throughout to spice it up.
That being said, I’m really loving playing around with my new guitars, gear, and software and learning so much. Most importantly, I’m really starting to feel the rhythm while playing and am loving it. Less than 2 months since starting this course, and I can’t believe that I’m actually playing such cool rhythms!
Shout out goes to @MrPB and @TheMadman_tobyjenner for inspiring me to buy my Les Paul. I’m really loving playing with it!
New playthrough of the same song on 4th August, 2023 after practicing and improving my chord changes (E to C in particular) for a few weeks (recorded using my new Marshall Code 25 amp, Shure SM57 mic, and Zoom G1X Four for drums all plugged into my Volt 2 Audio Interface):
