Oh, I forgot to add that Justin’s app is a good resource to enhance the experience - it has a “guitar karaoke” play-along feature that has truly helped me play better. That, along with a built-in tuner, chord charts for the songs, the ability to slow songs down to a manageable speed… it’s really good & not unreasonably priced for what you get. I highly recommend for the first 3 grades!
Good Luck!
Tod
Welcome to the community! Regarding your comment:
…I’d say yes, that’s a great idea! Another great idea is Tod’s recommendation to keep your guitar at hand if at all possible. It’s amazing what a hurdle it can be when you only have a couple of minutes, and you have to take it out of the case first.
See you around!
Welcome, Sylvia!
I third that remark. In fact, I bought a Taylor mini to hang right at the entry of my walk in closet, so I go by it coming and going and grab it virtually multiple times per day… here a lick, there a lick, everywhere a lick and a lick. My wife and kids hate me. But, my wife did give a big compliment to me about 7 months ago…she said, “I am starting to recognize a few songs that you are playing. Keep it up.”
I nearly fell out. Go for it and have fun.
Thank God my kids all moved out years ago… I only have to worry about my wife!!! 
My solution…
Play my telecaster but DON’T PLUG IT IN… NOBODY WILL HEAR YOU - except my dogs still run from the room when they see me reaching for the Tele!!!
Tod
Headphones.
Hi @Coco66 ,welcome here and I wish you a lot of fun 
and after reading this thread you haven’t played the guitar for a long time…now let’s get back to playing quickly 
Greetings,Rogier
Hi @Coco66, welcome to the large old dog pound at Justin guitar. You will find accountability and good ideas from this forum, and more valuably, global friendships. Also as Tod @CATMAN62 suggests, get a nice stand to keep your guitar always within reach. (I think Tod is the official spokesman for the guitar stand industry.)
UN-Official if you please!!! LOL!
I’m just adding one if the things that I definitely know about… that & keeping it FUN!!!
Tod
(I wish the guitar stand manufacturers would give me a kickback!!!)
But remember, it’s winter time for a lot of us, and our homes have too low relative humidity to safely leave guitars sitting out. It’s 35% in my house right now, and my guitars are in their cases with humidification devices.
I’m not a spontaneous type of person anyway. I have a specific time of day for guitar. Even when they stay in stands during warmer months, I never just grab one and fiddle around for a few minutes.
And here I thought you were making the big bucks. 
Hello @Coco66 It’s great to have you join us for some fun and frolics and more. I have added you to the ever expanding kennel in post 1. You’re now an official old dog. 
Hello everyone, Frenchie here 
almost 63 and starting my fifth year playing electric guitar. I must confess that my soloing is not up to par…and this is what I am looking to improve during this BLIM2 session. Really looking forward to it all and very motivated. Wish everyone a happy New Year and can’t wait to start on the 6th. Cheers from Canada.
Hello Sylvain @StrayCatMusic
Welcome to the Community, welcome to BLIM and welcome to the dog house!
Hello Frenchie & Welcome!
I hope that BLIM2 is all you are expecting it to be! Have fun!
Tod from New Mexico USA
Hi Everyone,
I think I’ve found my group! I just turned 64, have never played an instrument other than a failed attempt at the violin in 2nd grade and always wanted to play the guitar. Looking forward to seeing what, if any success I have! As an early retirement gift, I bought an Orangewood Oliver which I’m loving! My goal is to practice every day, even if it’s just just for 10 minutes!
Peace out!
Paul
Hi Sylvain @StrayCatMusic ,
welcome here and I wish you a lot of fun here and also at Blim,
That will help much with the Straycats
Hi Paul @pbtrout
With that goal it is just a matter of time for celebrating succes
Have fun
Greetings Rogier
thank you, looking forward to it. cheers 
Welcome, Paul. I had a similar experience, clarinet in 3rd grade and that was it. Took up guitar at 63, nearly 2 years ago and am loving it.
Welcome, Sylvain!
