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Thomas Biesiada started the topic Filling a hole in my heart in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 7 months ago
I sold the Stargazer to my friend who will either be able to fix it or use it for parts. It was much too difficult for me to return to playing after forty years, so I bought an Epiphone PRO-1. Many years ago I owned an Epiphone DR-100. They are both beginner to intermediate guitars and my heart yearned after seeing it in my friend’s studio. Ahhhhhh! I am so excited about this. It’s like…Read More
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Lois Olayemi and Thomas Biesiada are now friends 4 years, 7 months ago
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic capo, bridge and finger stretcheserer in the forum Questions & Struggles 4 years, 7 months ago
just kidding about the bleeding 🙂
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic strumming pattern how to apply by each songs. in the forum Questions & Struggles 4 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for including the 7-day link for Ric. That was a big help! It also helps to turn the volume down when I practice with you in recordings. I agree, to start there is a lot going on to keep track of during those recordings
I’m pleased with my practice progress but it’s all theory. Ouch! I have so many different (I won’t say bad) habits to break from the old days when IÂ play the s…Read More
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Intrduction in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Sorry about the typo. You will NOT regret it after your epiphany occurs.
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Intrduction in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Margaret,
know that you are in my prayers for your struggles. Have you done any research on plasticity of the brain? Dr. Daniel Siegel is renowned in his work in this area. You might find it helpful to you in other areas besides playing guitar.It’s weird when I clicked on your photo space I get a site called Gravatar. I’ve never seen that before. Keep practicing you will regret it…Read More
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Hello from Illinois in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Charles,
What have you been up to since this Nov post. Do your fingertips have calluses yet? I’m in Indiana. We are not too far away from each other.Practice makes perfect! 🙂
Tom
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Greetings in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Ben,
You might still be a member since your in the forum. What you been up to since your seven day trial? Love to hear from you.
Tom
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Thomas Biesiada posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago
So Marshall where do you stand on your goal now? I’d love to hear some of your successes since November.
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Introduction – Marshall Curtis in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Marshall,
Isn’t amazing to learn information that we didn’t even know we were missing?! I’m having the same experience that you describe in your intro. I’m looking forward to continuing our posts.
Tom
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Hello from Central Texas in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Dee,
I enjoyed reading your story. It is so obvious how much emotional spirit you have within you. Soon you’ll be writing your own songs I’m sure of it. Stay in touch!
Tom
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Hello Every ONE! in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Tony,
I’m 66. We will struggle through this together. I hope you stay in touch on the posting. 🙂
Tom
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic hello from Souldrop England in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Steve,
Sounds like you might be self-taught as well. Maybe took lessons in early school? I love the name of your city. I’ll bet there’s a story behind that 🙂
Tom
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Thomas Biesiada posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Chase,
I really like the simplicity of this forum program. I started with your introduction and moved here in order to stay current with your last post. Where are you from? How old are you? What church will you be playing?
I live in Fort Wayne Indiana. I’m 66 years old and attends a variety of different church denominations. They all seem to provide their own specialty of service…Read More
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Newbie in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Richard,
I’m 66 year’s-old. The only thing better than retirement is being a Grandfather. I hope you are able to take that 2nd leap soon. As a barber you can take your guitar to work and practice while waiting for
patientscustomers. lol.Stay in touch in the forum. I’ll do the same.
Tom
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Hi from Bruce in Vancouver, WA in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Bruce,
I played for a while a long time ago, self taught. I can tell you the key is practice because the more you practice the more callous you form in your fingertip and the more enjoyable practice becomes in comparison. You wrote this in February so you have probably made tremendous progress since then. I’ll try to catch up on your other posts soon.
Tom
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Hello from the UK in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Denis,
My prayers are turned toward your accomplishments!
Tom
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Hello from cold and snowy Cleveland Ohio in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jane,
Nice to meet you. Cleveland shouldn’t be cold anymore. Fort Wayne, Indiana layed down a blanket of snow for us only four times this year.
My older sister played guitar when I was a kid and we would have spontaneous hootenannies. My grandmother taught my older brothers piano and I between the ages of 6 and 10 sang along, sometimes hammering a drum or blowing a flute. It was a…Read More
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Hello from California!! in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Mari,
I like the idea of prayer devotions with the guitar! I lived in San Diego, California for 40 years. In 2008 I returned to my hometown in Indiana believe it or not. It was definitely the right move even though I miss the ocean and the other California perks. Have fun with your practice!
Tom
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Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Lois Olayemi in the forum Introductions 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Lois,
If you posted right away, I signed up a few days after you did. I posted later though. Once those calluses are formed, we will both find ourselves practicing a lot more than 15 minutes a day. That’s when the magic begins!
Tom
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