Been toiling away for about a year now and have got to the Blues module in Beginner course. First time learner with no musical background but needed a retirement pursuit. Promised not to beat myself up with lack of progress and continually remind myself of this commitment. Objective is to be “mildly competent “ (as defined by myself!) after 10 years.
Try to make 4 or 5 sessions of 1- 2 hours each week, interrupted by a bit of occasional travel.
Learning on a steel acoustic and resisting the temptation of a bass playing friend who promises an electric is much easier.
Will try the Theory course before too long.
Hoping this community will make the journey a little less lonely! 
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Welcome to the forum Steve
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Hey Steve welcome to the JG forum!
A few kiwis around these parts
Hello Steve & Welcome!!!
Remember that the GOAL may be “mildly competent” but the POINT is to keep it FUN!!!
Good luck!!!
Tod
I’m almost there after nearly 8 years (depending on how “mildly competent” is defined.) 
Hi Steve and welcome. 
Hi Steve and welcome! Lots of communicative people around here, so you’ll get lots of helpful advice, no need to stay “alone” during your journey!
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Hi Steve,
Welcome here and I wish you a lot of fun 
Greetings,Rogier
Welcome aboard, Steve! 
Wish you loads of fun on your guitar journey. 
welcome to the forum Steve. Great to hear from a Kiwi. I’m lucky to be married to a kiwi and played my first ever open mic some 12 years ago at a cafe between Napier and Hastings. Look forward to hearing more from you.
Welcome to the community Steve!
Thanks for the welcome, Tony. Where are you based?