Hi there,
I’m an old guy from England. I’m 71 and have had a guitar for over 40 years. I can’t play very well because I just pick it up, learn a song, get dispirited and put the guitar down for a few months, and repeat. Here I am now retired and actually playing! I have learnt to change from G to C at 80 beats per minute without looking at the strings! That in itself is unprecedented! I can play Amazing Grace, Love Me Tender, House of the Rising Sun and Sound OK. I also have calluses on my left fingertips. WOW! Then, to top it all, I discovered Justin guitar. What an amazing teacher! I have also got a scholarship for a blues solo course and am actually playing a blues solo! Yes, me!!! This just blows me away! It is amazing
Thanks so much
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That’s a great introduction and welcome to the community.
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Welcome to the forum David
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Hello David & Welcome!!!
Love your intro post… so cool to see fellow ‘old timers’ who aren’t afraid to learn new tricks!!!
Have lots of FUN… that & sticking with Justin are the key!
Tod from New Mexico USA
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Hi David ,
Welcome here and I wish you a lot of fun 
Greetings,Rogier
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Hi David, welcome to the community forum. I’m 70 and have been enjoying learning from Justin for 3 years. I hope you have discovered the great song lessons on the website. Those lessons have been a lot of fun for me. Wishing you lots of fun in your guitar journey.
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Welcome to the community David, enjoy!
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Great introduction and a warm welcome to the community
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Welcome Davey! Great introduction, I can feel your enthusiasm through the screen. Enjoy your newfound skills and this forum! 
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Nice to meet you, Dave. Cheers HEC
Older guitar students - can 'old dogs' learn new tricks? might want to check this out Dave I keep forgetting I belong there ha ha
welcome 
Welcome among us David, that was great to read about your enthusiasm for learning…I’m afraid getting dispirited sometimes is part of the journey, but with Justin’s structured path you won’t need to put the guitar down as you’ll also progress in being more objective in self- assessing your progress. Just keep going and have fun!
Hi David, welcome to the Community. Sounds like you are already enjoying the ride.
Hello Davey.
You’re a vintage fellow - come say hello to the ‘Old Dogs’ and perhaps join a Vintage Club session.
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Cheers. Richard
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