after about 2hrs of searching I findly found the introduce me thread. Navigating around here is time consuming.
Anyhow I have been learning now for 14 mths Im 38 from Australia. I wished I had not left it so long before deciding to learn. I always believed you had to be talented and musical to be able to play. So i never bothered as I was neither of the two, but I love music and always envied those who could play. I met a church friend who played and he encouraged me to learn.
I have bought other lessons off the internet, some good some not so good, then I found Neils site while youtubing how to play who'll stop the rain (love CCR) John fogerty buy the way anyone know the strumming for rock n roll girls lol.
And so far Im impressed with Neils style and teaching, especially how he breaks down a song and shows the STRUMMING pattern.
So I think I have found the place that will take me to where I want to be
Welcome Brad. Glad you decided to join us. You have came to the right place, Neil has the best lessons on the internet. There are also many great members (many from Oz too) that will be more than help you find your way around the site and also help you with any guitar questions. If you see something that catches your eye (or ear), just jump in. Your ideas, questions, and opinions are always welcome here.
A big HI from Sydney - great to have another Aussie in the flock. You've found the right place that's for sure. You'd love it here. You might want to brush up on your time management skills because you'll soon get suck in to the TG black hole like the rest of us - there's more than enough to learn, interesting discussions, support of all types, great people, great fun. Whatever you're looking for your bound to find it here. Have fun and see you around. Michele
The only dumb question is the one you didn't ask.
We love to help out anyway we can.
Neil has a policy of letting us answer first and if we are way off base then he jumps in and corrects us all in one fell swoop. So you can have confidence in the answers you will be getting here, even if Neil did not post it.
haoli25 wrote: There are also many great members (many from Oz too)
You know Bill, if you were Chas I would swear you were having a shot at us! "We've got great members....and the ones from Australia! (For God's sake don't take that seriously, I'm just ribbing you)
Hi Brad and welcome. Glad you found the introduction thread. There's heaps of great people here (some Americans as well). Hope you learn your way around. If you have problems just ask and you will get help.
Hi Brad,
And welcome from New Jersey where it is now snowing again (argh!). You've come to the right place to hone your skills and to enjoy the community of like minded folks. Learn and enjoy.
Tom
I always believed you had to be talented and musical to be able to play.... and then you found us TG members and you realised you were perfectly qualified to join, right?
Welcome from Switzerland Brad! We have Austria next door and 50% of Americans think that's the same as Oz so we're neighbours . Just like to point out that the Americans here belong to the other 50%, of course. Hope you have a ball here. The antipodal community here is small but influential... and we love em!
I guess Mr. Segovia doesn't give a damn!
- Les Paul answering an audience question (while playing with Segovia) about why he tuned his guitar after every song and Segovia didn't.
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Welcome from Colorado. This is the greatest place to be - and ditto the time management problem. I spend a great deal of time on the forum, but in the month or so I have been here, I have learned so much. The lessons are the best - those things that are more difficult are broken down into manageable pieces. It is all just too much fun - good lessons, great friends and chat. Have a blast !! Izzy
I feel the friendliness, I am pretty confident I have finally found the right site. The only problem is i have had to re learn this new fingering for the G chord its a lot harder than the 123 position and doesnt feel as natural, but i am fighting the huge temptation to play it the way i learned i.e 123
Hi Brad welcome from Montreal Canada, glad you join. Regarding some different aspect of making some chords somehwat different, there is always a good reason for that, not really obvious to start with, will be a revelation eventually .
Glad you stumbled upon the site. Same thing happened to me. Best accident I ever had......
Neil and Matt have got a gem here, and you will be sure to love it.
Feel free to ask any questions, and make sure to check out the groups as well. Also keep your eyes open for the next TG live. They are very fun shows with tons of info.
MJ
P.S. - Still fighting the proper G chord myself......
There's not much left to say that hasn't already been said. Great site and great people. You're sure to enjoy it here. Oh yeah, and learn to play guitar.
Hey Brad, big welcome from Oregon, USA! We're glad you joined us here on this great site.
I'm one of those dumb Americans who knows the difference between Australia and Austria (thanks Chris!). Where I get hung up is people from Switzerland who speak with an English accent!
All seriousness aside, I hope you enjoy the program and let us know if you ever need any help. Lots of helpers here.
“Among God's creatures two, the dog and the guitar, have taken all the sizes and all the shapes, in order not be separated from the man”
- Andre Segovia
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I guess Mr. Segovia doesn't give a damn!
- Les Paul answering an audience question (while playing with Segovia) about why he tuned his guitar after every song and Segovia didn't.
The administrator has disabled public write access.
G'day Brad
Welcome from the east coast of oz. I also searched the internet for for guitar lessons,I did find some good stuff but nothing to compare to TG, I think you will be very happy here. I know its the best move Ive made. Neils lessons are great and the TG community is very supportive. Even to us Aussies.
Stick with the new G its worth the frustration.
Cheers
Scott
buy the way anyone know the strumming for rock n roll girls lol.
its a lot harder than the 123 position and doesnt feel as natural, but i am fighting the huge temptation to play it the way i learned i.e 123
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