Hopefully this is the right way to do this, as I’m still learning how to use this site.
This seemed to be a good place to lay out some goals, document practice, measure progress and share with others.
Consider this, 1/11/2026, my starting point where I’m going to try to be a little more intentional, but still keep things fun.
Here are my first set of learning goals:
- Complete grades 1-3 on the Justin Guitar app ( currently on grade 1 module 6 )
- Start a song book where i can learn at least 3 simple songs I can play and sing well enough from memory with the confidence to play for a few family members and friends even though my primary reason to play is for my own enjoyment.
I want to build up to about 2 hours per day on average, splitting my time between progressing with Justin’s lessons in a structured way and working on those 3 songs in my songbook.
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Hi Rob,
Some great goals there, and a good approach to learn 3 songs to start with IMO.
Thank you - I’m not sure if it’s better to document daily practice or maybe weekly milestones, this initial part may be a little all over the place until I find the right grove, but this place looks good and I wanted to plant the flag to start!
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Hey Rob!
No “ right or wrong” with learning logs… it’s totally your space. As you’ll find in other LLs, lots of variations - which is cool! Lot of people use them to post video of themselves practicing and playing songs… early & later versions of their “work in progress” songs to show improvement or ask advice. It’s your personal fun spot!!!
Have lots of fun!!!
Tod
Well done Rob on starting a LL!
Yes, it’s the right place.
2 hours a day is great commitment, make sure you’re “digesting” what you learn and that you are focused enough and enjoying it…if you see you start going round in circles it won’t be much effective; you’ll be able to self-assess by yourself 
This is a personal choice, I update my LL monthly, sometimes I do exceptions if there’s something special going on. On the other hand I also have a Daily Learning Diary for learning Dee (I post it here in chunks, when a milestone has been achieved); I do it because Dee is advanced for me and writing down my observations and thoughts is helping me hugely.
Have a look at the other members’ LL, each one of us has his/her own way.
Rob, I apologise: while tagging your post as we usually do with LL, I moved it to the Introduce yourself section without realising. Many thanks to Steve @SteveL_G99 who made me realise with a message.