I was encouraged to post an introduction here from another forum and thought it was probably time I did so as well. I’m 53, been using the Justin App for a couple years now and just about finished with Grade 2. It’s been a terrific experience so far and one made easier anytime I read through the community forums here. The level of support shared among members has gotten me through a couple of rough patches (those first few chord changes immediately come to mind). Perhaps simply knowing that others have struggled as well and then came out the other side no worse for the wear is enough to keep me going.
At any rate, I want to thank everyone for what you do here and the (unwitting) help you’ve given me. It’s much appreciated and I likely would have given up shortly after starting without it. Hope to keep learning with and from everyone for years to come.
Welcome to the community. Great to read of your progress. I started playing when I was 53 and am thrilled with the progress I’ve made thanks to Justin over the last 13 years. Finally living the dream.
Welcome here (again from me )and I wish you a lot of fun
I started at the age of 47 and am now the young age of 51 and without this group of people it would have been a lot less fun and a lot very very lot lonelier to learn (but I would have had a lot more guitar hours to play left )
It’s great that the community has already gotten you through difficult times…
The great thing here is that…
Shared sorrow is half the sorrow …But shared pleasure is more than double the pleasure
Welcome Greg! It’s good to have you here, and honestly good to know that folks (hopefully many folks) benefit from this wonderful community in addition to us, uh, outspoken ones!.
This Community is a great place to supplement learning guitar - lots of interesting stories, funny anecdotes about music related things, AVOYPs that inspire us amateurs to improve & the general feeling of support, (don’t forget, lots of pictures of guitars too!!! ).
I wish you lots of fun & good times along you Journey!
You are going to love grade three. It has so much amazing stuff in it. Spend a ton of time and by the end you wont belive how many songs you will be playing. Glad you found your way.
Thanks for sharing. Im 63 and starred with Justin back in July 24. A few weeks back I started lessons 2. I’m thinking I am going to go back & redo lessons 1. I kinda feel like I may have rushed a bit. Thank you again for sharing
Hello Greg.
Welcome to JustinGuitar and this fantastic community. Please take your time to look around and get to know the wider space. View by Categories.
We are a supportive and encouraging group of students and guitarists from across the world. Essentially, we are all here for music and to improve as players. We truly are a ‘community’. Members help and support one another and a friendly, positive attitude underpins this. We hope that all - young or old, experienced or new players - adopt and foster the pay-it-forward ethos that Justin personifies and embedded all those years ago when he started the website and forum.
Also, please make sure to read the Community Etiquette announcement for some important information and guidance.
If you want to record yourself to show your progress and / or seek feedback there is our ever popular Community Recordings section.
Behind the scenes there is a small and dedicated team who work to make the JustinGuitar experience as good as it can be. Check out the Onboarding sessions provided by Fanny. Justin also has a small group of Approved Teachers he recommends for people wanting 1-to-1 lessons to supplement his courses.
That is plenty to be going on with. It is a vast community space so if you need help as you find your way around just ask.
Cheers. Richard
| Approved Teacher, Official Guide & Community Moderator |
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