Ann Hepner

Awesome Robert! You got this!

Welcome and best of luck to you. Keep us posted with any questions or struggles along the way!

Hey Tom, it’s really up to you how long you practice. But yes, if your fingers are bleeding, that’s definitely a sign to stop!

Hey Tom, Sounds like with all your life experience, this will be your time to master the guitar.

For finger stretching, they will get more flexible with regular, persistent practice over time.

Best of luck!!

–Jonathan

Hey Steve, for “Lord I Need You”, you can use the driving pattern for strumming, as it is a 4/4 time song.

Hey Tom, just keep moving forward. It’ll all come together with time. Best of luck!!

Hey Thomas,

1. If you head over to my shop page, I have a link to the capo I use as well as a bunch of my other recommendations: https://simplifiedguitar.com/shop/
2. Hmm, I couldn’t say for sure. Could also be your frets are worn down or the bridge. I would take it to a local guitar shop (when the quarantine is over:). And let them do a full service on it.
3. This will resolve itself in…

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Welcome Lois! So glad to have you here!
Yes, those are some common struggles. But you will overcome them, just don’t give up!
You should find the practice techniques helpful in the 7 Day Song Challenge section. (Check out the “How To Practice” video).
Best of luck to you!

Hey Mari! So glad to have you on board!
Yes, I understand your frustrations. We were all there at one point. Just don’t give up, and you will get past it.

And remember, if you are having any struggles, please let us know the details of what’s tripping you up exactly, and we can help you out.

Best of luck!

Hi Jane!

I can relate to what you are saying because I have wanted to learn to play guitar for a very long time as well. I believe that if  you stick to you’re plan you will be able to become a better player in no time! You have my support! 🙂

– Lois

Thank you so much Ann! I really appreciate it! 🙂

Hi!

I’m a newbie too! I hope you are able to stick through the lessons and reach your goals! 🙂

Hi Mari!

I completely understand your struggle with discomfort while playing guitar. I think once you start playing more often you will be able to move past the discomfort. We are all in this together!