Hello all. I just finished the Guitars for Vets program and am looking to start learning here. I tried to learn guitar when I was in middle school but only learned a few chords. I learned a little more in Guitars for Vets (and was given a really nice Yamaha acoustic) and hoping to learn more here.
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Welcome to the community! Enjoy your guitar journey…
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Hello Donny & Welcome!!!
If you haven’t already, get yourself a guitar stand or a wall hanger… when the guitar is “at hand”, it’s easy to pick up & practice when you only have a few minutes to spare! I like to practice scales or a song while my coffee 
is brewing in the morning!
Also, keep it FUN… the more fun it is, the more you play - which makes you better - which makes it more fun!!!
Good luck!!!
Tod from New Mexico
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Welcome to the forum Donald
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Welcome to the Community, Doni !
Yamahas are great guitars. Just got an FG830. . .sweet.
Merry Christmas! 
Paul
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What are the odds of that lol. I had it on a stand for a couple of days, then read about the dangers of humidity out of range and put it in a case. I also got Humidipak to maintain the moisture level @CATMAN62.
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Welcome to the community. Yamaha makes great music gear. As I was playing a song through my Yamaha thr10c amp, I moved it next to my Yamaha RefaceCP keyboard and actually mused on all the Yamaha gear I’ve played with or owned over the years. Look forward to hearing more from you.
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Hi Donald,
how wonderful that you received a guitar through that program 
I wish you a lot of fun learning the guitar 
and a great time reading and participating in the community here…
Greetings,Rogier
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welcome 
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Hello Donald.
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 - of which I am privileged to be one.
We also host regular (virtual) JustinGuitar Community Open Mic events for community members.
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 / Moderator |
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Thanks for all the replies and the information Richard_close2u. Will keep it all in mind.
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Welcome to a great community, Donald. It really is a great place to be, cheers HEC
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Hi Donald, welcome to the community.
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Welcome on board Donald! 
Welcome Donald! That’s a good looking guitar! Have fun here 
Welcome to the community Donald! We are hoping you have a good time here!
Hey Donald, welcome to the community