Congratulations on your first AVOYP posting, Rinka.
That was some wonderful playing and singing. I really enjoyed your fingerstyle.
Try not to let things that happen in your life side track you from your goals. I find guitar is a real escape from the issues that life can throw at you.
Wait, let me get this right - you bought the guitar in the summer of 2022 and had a 5 month lay-off, so thatâs only just over a year of playing, and you can sound like THAT?
Seriously, that sounds amazing Rinka, whatever you do, donât give it up. Ever!
Thank you for the encouraging words 
I will try my best not to get myself pause on guitar again. I played ukulele for quite a while before getting my guitar though, I didnât realize until now that skills like sing&play at the same time and simple finger plucking pattern require a lot practice too when learning guitar from start without exposure to other string instrument.
Thank you for the upbeating words 
I am terrible at handling stress and getting over the anxiety caused by it. It can completely paralyze me. I really hope I will not slack off again in the future : )
That was amazing Rinka! Definitely no ear bleeding!
Congratulations on your first AVOYP, you should be proud
So glad that youâve picked up your guitar again! Welcome back 
Hope youâre feeling better soon
That was great Rinka. Well done. You should be proud of that.
I thought the same thing and i can t help it but the title bugs me
You re clearly NOT an absolute beginner , a beginner yes ( grade 2 at least ) but not absolute âŚ
Your video and playing was awesome , already playing barre chords as if its an easy thing , its clearly great !
But a real absolute beginner can be dishearten if he thinks this is the level you should have when starting playing guitar 
Keep on learning and have confidence in yourself !
Youâre doing greater than you think it seems
Youâre right, I changed the title to [beginner] instead. I certainly do not wish that people get disheartened. it was very considerate of you to notice it.
I am clearly not a confident person 
thank you for the kind words
Thank you I will do my best!
Hi Rinka,
I would just echo what all the others already said: Definitely no ear bleeding here, it was a treat.
Given the time youâre learning guitar with a long break in it, that was a terrific performance you can be really proud of. 
Hope you keep on finding joy in playing guitar. It may help you to push through these tough times - and of course I hope that better days are coming your way soon!
Take care.
Cheers - Lisa
That was way better than I expected from your post title. Your playing and singing were really good for someone who has had a 5 month lay off. Look forward to your next video.
That was lovely. I think your progress is impressive given the short length of time youâve been playing (and the time away from the guitar). You kept a constant rhythm while playing and singing; thatâs not an easy thing for many beginners. Well done.
Hi Lisa, thank you for the very heartwarming message I will try my best not to slack off again
Thanks youđ I learnt rhythm and singing on ukulele before^^
Thank you for the encouraging message I actually learnt rhythm and singing before on ukulele so i do have advantages
Well done that was fantastic 
I know this is from last month but its so good. Well done, quite the High bar set already in feb for a first posted video. I still have to take that step and Iâm scared 
You rock rinka, i look forward to seeing more. Please post more.
Haha you are too kind Jason! Thank you for the very warm cheering me up Hope to see your posting too, greets!
Iâve been playing a similar amount of time as you and that d to f is great, I still struggle with that 
keep it up!
Well done!!! Bravo!!! So sweetly played & sung Rinka!!! You can sing to us (this Community) any time!!! Iâm eagerly awaiting the encore!!!
Thank you for posting such a gem 
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Tod
PS Edited because I just heard your version of a Coldplay song that was also really special effort!!!