Today I’d like to a few minutes and share some of the comments that have been coming in. I have to say I am really overwhelmed by most of the things you guys have had to say about the site. It is very encouraging to hear that we seem to be on a good path.

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From Kevin Kerns-

Neil,
I have to tell you that I’m really excited that I found your site and became a member, but it’s been keeping me up late at night learning some of the cool stuff on there! I can’t wait to see what you have in store. I’m hoping that you’ll have right and left hand cameras and real time tab.

Keep up the great work man! Kevin Kerns
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From Chris Larson-

I first met Neil about 6 years ago where he was a guest artist and teacher at Keola Beamer’s slack key music camp. He immediately struck me as an exceptionally clear, lucid and dedicated teacher, as well as a highly gifted musician. He was also very accessible and helpful, even though I had just met him for the first time. I have seen him only occasionally since that time, and my impressions remained the same.
I can only imagine that Neil’s web site will have all of those characteristics. His teaching is clear and concise and the tab I have seen is very accurate. It is obvious that he puts a great deal of energy and effort into all he does. I really look forward to the success of his on-line guitar teaching site.

Best Wishes, Chris
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On Kodachrome-

Neil, great job! Thanks for all the details of how to play this song! I haven’t tried to play it yet but will soon. I always like to watch your training video through a couple of times to get the feel of the song before I try to play it.

Gary
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From Paul in Maui-

Aloha Neil and Staff from Maui, Hawaii. I have to agree with you 1000%. Yes, 1000%! The new site is awesome! Thank you so much for letting us use it. If I were closer to you I’d love to get some personal lessons from you. Also, one of my favorite songs is The Boxer by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. I was playing The Boxer on the board walk in Laguna Beach this summer and my friend who was in Ironman and MANY other movies walks up with none other than Paul Simon. Paul says to me “that’s really good but I finger pick it!” I held up my right hand (fingers towards him and said “I would but cut off all of my nails for volleyball; it hurts like hell when you fold a nail back” and he says “I can imagine.” LOL So, I have my 3 acrylic nails back now and I am now finger picking The Boxer. I also LOVE Travis Picking Dust In The Wind and Blackbird!

So, how about coming to Maui to give me about 4 days of lessons? I’ll pay for a very nice condo just downstairs from my place and we are right across the street from the beach!

Aloha, Paul
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From shoulderoforion at YouTube

You remind me of the professors at the University of Chicago. They are so impassioned and knowledgeable about their subject that they cannot stop the digressions. Maybe that’s why the school has has seventy-some Nobel Prize winners (wait, I digress). “A Nobel Prize winner” is often on the list during the annual scavanger hunt. (oops, I digress) Unfortunately, you are now going to have to start wearing socks with your sandals because…….oh well……because you… digress. It’s a long story!
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…now I don’t want to send out the impression that everybody is thrilled with what we are doing at TotallyGuitars.  There have been a few complaints have been about login issues or viewing the videos that I believe have been addressed in the FAQ on the Home page.

Some people have asked about the full screen option and we are still working on the best plan for that but the biggest complaint is not enough detail in the Part 1 and Part 2 videos. I guess it’s not obvious to some but those are samples of what we have in store for you here at TotallyGuitars.

I can’t say too much about when the rest of any of the lessons will be available but believe me, I am as anxious as you are. All in good time…

That’s it for today’s trip to the mailbag-

Keep the fingers flying and…

Stay tuned and in touch,

Neil