Finally getting around to saying hello on this forum! I actually started learning the guitar about ten years ago, using Justinguitar. Coming back to the site a year or two ago, I was amazed at how it had transformed, and the beginner to intermediate journey now looks amazing (it was good before too!).
That this resource is free, with things to pay for if you can afford it, is so amazing. I’ve tried in person guitar lessons a couple of times, but haven’t found a good fit for my advanced-in-some-ways, beginner-in-others position.
Anyway, I find the site an invaluable resource, and look forward to meeting you all virtually 
14 Likes
Hi Owen,
Greetings from Poland
I’ve just listened to your song and liked it very much. 
Yes, the site has changed a lot (I also made my comeback after years of being a passive observer), now offering many more functionalities.
I’m sure your participation will be both fruitful and enjoyable.
Best,
Tomasz
1 Like
Welcome to the community Owen!
1 Like
Welcome Owen
I also watched your song on instagram. great style. fingerpicken is not easy.
If you don’t win the electric you could always pick up a used one. They are really fun to play and the quality of budget guitars is amazing these days. I have found that learning Fingerstyle is the thing that has improved my playing the most. probably because of the intense connection between left and right hand through hours of repetition.
1 Like
Welcome to the community, Owen! 
Have lots of fun on your guitar journey.
1 Like
Welcome to the forum Owen
1 Like
Thanks Will! Yeah, you’re right with the electric. I tried a couple of times, but I wasn’t good at figuring out the set up as a whole (amp etc.) and found it so hard to keep strings muted in a way that isn’t necessary on the accoustic. Requires a delicate touch!
I agree with the fingerstyle - and practice seems to soothe the brain in nice way. I might post some covers, as I love trying to learn fingerpicking songs.
And finally…
Hello Owen and welcome back/aboard
I’m a bit wary of Englishmen living in France, ever since crossing paths with ‘Oddball’
(@TheMadman_tobyjenner) 
Enjoy your journey
1 Like
Welcome to the forum Owen. I see Mr Larsen has already introduced me, all lies, I think.
Greetings from Normandie. 
1 Like
Hello Owen & Welcome!!! 
Hope you have loads of fun with your guitar Journey!!! Love to see a good bit of fingerstyle playing!!!
Tod from New Mexico USA
Welcome back, Owen.
Hi Owen,
Welcome here and I wish you a lot of fun 
Greetings,Rogier
Welcome to the forum
Hi Owen, welcome to the community forum. I went through all the beginner stages 10 years ago and returned to Justin Guitar about 2 years ago. I was helped a lot by the new grade 3. Good luck in your guitar journey this go-round.
1 Like
Hi Owen,
Welcome to the community forum. 
Hi Owen.
Welcome (again) to JustinGuitar and this fantastic community. Please take your time to look around and get to know the wider space.
https://community.justinguitar.com/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.
Richard