What’s up! First time on any sort of community/forum in years… I’m based in Connecticut, USA. Restarting my journey after an unplanned hiatus.
I started playing guitar at age 13, just wanting to learn what I needed to play what I wanted, rather than learning the instrument… over time life took priority. Career, finances, home ownership, family etc. Would pickup my SG whenever I could but never really made any further progress, and actually lost a bit of knowledge. Took a few one on one lessons but they were shot in the dark-esque, and I could never really connect them to anything I had done or wanted to do.
Over the years, the love for music never faded- every time I’d hear a song, that guitar would be calling like a siren.
Now at 34, I’m finally resuming, trying to actually improve my playing and love of the instrument and looking forward to getting back out there. Found these lessons through an acquaintance who happens to be a touring guitarist and they’ve been a huge help. Been primarily on YouTube but looking to get more involved on the app and website.
Career isn’t too conducive to playing in a band right now, so trying to rebuild my skills up to the point where I can comfortably play in an open jam.
Welcome to the community! Look around, and I think you’ll find that there are lots of folks here your age and up. Many way up.
I’ve seen lots of online guitar teachers, and none are clearer or easier to follow than Justin, and this community is a terrific adjunct to the lessons.
Hi Mike,
welcome to the community,
A good way to join in and get involved is to watch and / or take part in the community Open Mics. they are great fun and might really help your musical journey too
cheers
Ruaridh
Hi Mike welcome, when I saw the title starting over I thought it was the John Lennon song, From Connecticut eh you`re in good company I think Keith Richards lives there in Weston
This Community is a great resource, lots of music-minder folks from around the globe who are genuinely caring & helpful! I wish you the best in your Journey!
Welcome to the community Mike. When you’re ready we have an online open mic every few weeks. It’s great fun and a good way to get ready for in person open mics.
Hello Mike.
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
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