I started trying to play guitar when 11…
I originally started trying to play guitar when I was 11, I am now 66. I played rhythm in a couple of amateur bands in my early 20s, but stopped due to work and marriage commitments. In mid 40s I went to college and studied BTEC Music playing Rock-Pop & Jazz, I got to an intermediate level after 18 months, but had neck issues affecting my right fretting hand and had to stop playing, later fixed with an operation.
Throughout the above I had various guitar books, teachers and guitar lessons but I always struggled to get much from the lessons, always unstructured, with no practice plan. I started playing again 2 months ago after a 15 year break and looked at various online tutors. Out of them all I find Guitar Tricks to be great!
I decided to go back to basics and patiently went to the Fundamental courses. this are well structured and gradually build towards a higher level. Mouridsen videos are great, working through each lesson what I find very helpful is being able to play along with him through sections of each song and then putting them together at the end. I am hoping a similar approach is taking when learning famous songs and also when learning different styles such as the blues and jazz.
I would definitely recommend Guitar Tricks to anyone wanting to learn Guitar.
November 6, 2024
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