Simplified Guitar | Jonathan | Friends Activity https://simplifiedguitar.com/members/jpranimationgmail-com/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Jonathan's friends. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:21:58 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 381ba19e71851b6380be5d1ff83aa67d Adela Davis started the topic Song Library in the forum General Discussion https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/song-library-2/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:04:08 -0600 I am having issues loading the song library. Any suggestions?

Thank you

]]> af381bc5ed7a62b2eba7ca89c00e15e9 Fong Wong Seglina and Jonathan are now friends https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/2628/ Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:32:16 -0600 0 35143ef7f1bd62af43172f51690f7478 Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic I Will Rise chords by Chris Tomlin in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/i-will-rise-chords-by-chris-tomlin/#post-5549 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:18:27 -0600 Thank you.  I will use this and keep practicing.  I appreciate the help!

]]> 6621929328dcfa0afd18be470c62ff3b Cheryl Davidson started the topic I Will Rise chords by Chris Tomlin in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/i-will-rise-chords-by-chris-tomlin/ Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:18:18 -0600 Any chance you could demonstrate your take on this song?  I would appreciate it.  Thanks in advance.

]]> f410bbbb616904819118dc3093611976 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hi There in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hi-there/#post-5299 Tue, 26 May 2020 09:50:45 -0600 Welcome Joy! You have come to the right place to learn how to strum and change chords so that you can play along when you sing. It takes dedicated practice. You will get great instruction from Jonathan and support from the group. Success is right around the corner. All the best to you!

]]> 0a240db1635e2ed2dfc3a64cb1c5e068 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello ! in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-3/#post-5277 Mon, 18 May 2020 16:59:51 -0600 <p class=”p1″ style=”margin: 0px; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: ‘Helvetica Neue’; color: #000000;”>Welcome Arn! So glad you found this group. My suggestion would be that you watch Jonathan’s Country Roads video (along with the chord chart)and sing along with him without playing. T…Read More

]]> 896c0414cf2bdbab73daa4a7a2ae2fa3 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello from Ontario Canada in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-ontario-canada/#post-5272 Sat, 16 May 2020 17:53:06 -0600 Welcome Aida!  It’s now Aida! You have come to the right place to be successful in your goal. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

All the best to you!

]]> d0fcfefe4dcc2c1cedd57c2a4cebca49 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello from Richland, WA in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-richland-wa/#post-5270 Sat, 16 May 2020 12:14:01 -0600 Welcome Elina, You have wonderful goals and have come to the right place to achieve them. Jonathan is a wonderful teacher and  this is a very supportive group.

I’ll be looking forward to seeing your progress in worshiping the Lord through your playing.

All the best to you Elina!

]]> fb09960e547d24483c839c29fb433feb Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello from sunny California! in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-sunny-california/#post-5253 Wed, 06 May 2020 16:32:25 -0600 Welcome Joe! You are in exactly the right place! Your goals in playing the guitar are very similar to what mine were. Mostly playing hymns for myself. Here, you can go at your own pace and still get the instructional support you need from Jonathan. If you can even eke out 15-20 minutes a day…every two days, you will meet your goals. As you progress I’m betting you will find even more…Read More

]]> 04bf99c1b5718b041bd9c5e6dba10c3f Ann Hepner replied to the topic Lois Olayemi in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/lois-olayemi/#post-5135 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 20:52:14 -0600 Welcome Lois!

You picked a perfect place to reach your goals in playing the guitar. Jonathan wants you to succeed and will be very responsive in helping you with any problems you run into. You will find this group very supportive too.

All the best to you.

 

 

]]> 0b6001c52cd8762555de831e4b7687a6 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello from California!! in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-california/#post-5133 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 11:44:52 -0600 Welcome Mari!

You have come to the right place to reach your goals. You can practice and learn at your own speed and will get the support you need from Jonathan and this group. Stay determined and you will be blessed.

All the best to you.

]]> 4981f6cbb4eaa737022c770684a266f5 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello from the UK in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-the-uk-2/#post-5102 Sun, 15 Mar 2020 15:56:58 -0600 Welcome Denis! Glad to see you found “Simplified Guitar” I think you will find this group supportive and Jonathan a very capable instructor who goes the extra mile to help us.

All the best to you Denis!

]]> 9099eb6b34653aa584ebbb5f2b46b0c0 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello from cold and snowy Cleveland Ohio in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-cold-and-snowy-cleveland-ohio/#post-5076 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 17:25:05 -0600 Hello Jane,
After I retired three years ago I found Jonathan’s Simplified Guitar course. There have been so many changes in my life since then. My goal was to just be able to play and sing simple hymns to the Lord. So for the past three years I have been blessed to be able to do that.

I know you will be successful too.

]]> 1363959df1858cef8485a773fe53a0e4 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello from cold and snowy Cleveland Ohio in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-cold-and-snowy-cleveland-ohio/#post-5068 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 00:45:58 -0600 Welcome Jane,

Glad you found this group. Jonathan is a wonderful teacher and this group is very supportive. It sounds like you will have a lot of support for home too. All the best to you Jane.

p.s. Your great nephew Quest is a cutie.

 

]]> 7e78d034d3fe96ebc4c6d05c6cfa96da Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hi from Bruce in Vancouver, WA in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hi-from-bruce-in-vancouver-wa/#post-5044 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:10:22 -0600 Welcome Bruce! You’ve come to the right place to be successful with your guitar goals. You can go at your own speed here and if you run into any kind of problems, Jonathan will always help you get through them. Also, this group is very supportive. All the best to you.

]]> 5e05755951abecae7dd0456071e172a0 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Chase Keeney in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/chase-keeney/#post-5039 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:51:10 -0600 Welcome Chase! Glad you joined our group. Your goal in learning so that you can play in your church is excellent! That goal will help you to be faithful in your practice routine. Jonathan is an excellent teacher and I think you will find this group supportive. All the best to you Chase.

]]> b50a3f1325cb3b9353f01a79f3398250 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Newbie in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/newbie/#post-5015 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:54:36 -0600 Welcome aboard Ric!

I believe that you have come to the perfect place to continue to learn how to play the guitar. You will have a great instructor in Jonathan and a supportive group here. With practice, it won’t be long and your wife will be requesting songs and rejoicing in your success. All the best to you.

]]> a1b4d7ce9d85795e28f527a0e4916e85 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello Every ONE! in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-every-one/#post-4960 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 20:13:04 -0600 <p>Welcome Tony! So glad you have found our group. I think you have already realized that Jonathan has a wonderful way of teaching, especially beginners. He and this group are very supportive and we look forward to your success. All the best to you!</p>

]]> c7a2ebfecae8b6b669d3619f33de5fa5 Ann Hepner replied to the topic hello from Souldrop England in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-souldrop-england/#post-4955 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 13:39:55 -0600 Welcome to you Steve! So glad you found our group. You will find Jonathan a helpful teacher and this group very supportive. All the best to you.

]]> 2b8b2cbe877416ed592e729bfb6f660a Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello from Central Texas in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-central-texas/#post-4942 Wed, 25 Dec 2019 21:50:50 -0600 Welcome Dee! So glad you found your desire to play guitar again. I’m sure you will enjoy this group and will find great success under Jonathan’s guidance. All the best to you!

]]> d7f081823908dfe6071a17a79faee47d Cheryl Davidson started the topic Song Library: Can you make e-books? in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/song-library-can-you-make-e-books/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:03:40 -0600 Hi Jonathan!

Just curious, as I was getting pages to print for Christmas sing alongs….  Is there a future possibility of having a downloadable songbook?  Zip file?  I thought it would be really nice to have one.  Either way, I was able to achieve my goal and get some songs in printed form.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

]]> 4e979cc94cdfbcf3f3f67070efc0457d Ann Hepner replied to the topic Greetings in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/greetings/#post-4925 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:58:03 -0600 Hello Ben! Welcome to the group.  So glad you found us. Jonathan is a wonderful teacher. I’m sure you will find success here. All the best to you.

]]> 5b3042befcc2d241f8944392f6ae4a83 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Introduction - Marshall Curtis in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/introduction-marshall-curtis/#post-4897 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:10:16 -0600 Welcome Marshall! So glad you found our group. It is a great place to learn to and get the support you need to reach your goals successfully. All the best to you.

]]> 1287af02af13034ccfa60ed16dbfc56e Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello from the UK in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-the-uk/#post-4878 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 01:14:02 -0600 Hello Gareth,

Welcome to the group. This is a wonderful place to learn Christian songs and Jonathan is always willing to help us at any stage we are in. All the best to you Gareth.

]]> 600c92c12ec4f7efe3648c91f30db6ba Ann Hepner replied to the topic Intro in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/intro/#post-4847 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 22:10:26 -0600 Welcome Stan!

It sounds like you have a jump start on learning the guitar. That’s great! I’m sure you will be helping with the worship music at your church before long. That’s a wonderful goal to set.

Jonathan is a great teacher and this is a terrific group to be a part of. All the best to you Stan. Glad you are here.

]]> 8857151f4d101ef1fba4500e45511bfd Ann Hepner replied to the topic Intro in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/intro/#post-4842 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:00:03 -0600 Welcome David! First of all let me tell you that you ARE trainable. You have come to the right place to reach your goal of playing in front of your friends. Start over again with all positive intentions and you will find that your teacher, Jonathan, will guide you along the way. Each of us in this group goes at their own speed and I think you will find us to be very supportive. All the…Read More

]]> 06b017c3faf482f6168753cffc25f82b Richard Chegwin and Jonathan are now friends https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/1052/ Sun, 19 May 2019 19:43:27 -0600 0 32613cf8683a03ed9a582dd960c44f8c Ann Hepner replied to the topic My current Purpose and Plan in the forum Your Current Purpose & Plan https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/my-current-purpose-and-plan/#post-4412 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:07 -0600 Hello Marjorie! Welcome aboard. I think you will be happy with your decision to join this group. You have the right mind set to do very well and Jonathan is the right person to help you succeed in your journey. In addition you will get a lot of support right here from your fellow guitar students. All the best to you Marjorie.

 

]]> 2bd2c0fb338a471cb69558ce8d23b2a2 Richard Baker changed their profile picture https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/850/ Sun, 27 Jan 2019 23:16:46 -0600 0 452a5587088bd8ebe42b440309d09f35 Beth Hess started the topic BARRE Chord Tool? in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/barre-chord-tool/ Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:31:30 -0600 Hi,  Thanks for the session about moving up and down the guitar using Barre Chords.  Wondered your thoughts on the Guitar Barre Chord Method Tool?  I read about it on the net.

]]> b3c31459669d662943e74150c5fb9cbe Beth Hess started the topic Transposing to lower key in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/transposing-to-lower-key/ Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:20:14 -0600 Hello.  I would like to play the Christian Easter song  “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”.  I found chords – Key of G – on utube, but it is too high.  I used the cheat sheet to transpose to E, not using a capo.  I’d appreciate any feedback on whether it makes sense.  It sounds ok, except for the B.  See my note.

Song chords on utube:  G, C, EM, D, A, D/F#

Transposed to E family:…Read More

]]> 34f43fcb76d003aa5ed3c9ad4b5a4f66 Beth Hess replied to the topic Master chord sheet request. in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/master-chord-sheet-request/#post-4327 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:05:18 -0600 Hi.  FYI,  I bought this a while back:  Alfred’s Basic Guitar Chord Chart @ $2.99.  It is avail thru various online shops like Amazon.   A single folded 8×11 cardstock. Hope this helps.

]]> b6cb9b83ccea2cffb9359153e9fe7afe Beth Hess started the topic Dmaj7 chords in the forum General Discussion https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/dmaj7-chords/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:49:58 -0600 Hi.  Happy New Year.  Thanks for all of your help.  One of the Advanced Songs in the Song Library is in the key of Dmaj7.  Looks like this includes bar chords.  But looking at your finger placement in the video,  looks like maybe you have alternate fingering for the bar chords?  Also the strum is Pop.  Can you help me with this. Thank you.

]]> d67fafb130d6028f644e354c95f6c163 Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic Forming chord shapes in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/forming-chord-shapes/#post-4311 Thu, 20 Dec 2018 17:39:31 -0600 That sounds like a great plan guys.  I think I will try this as well!

]]> e808fa1c99bdc95cb9334e385474d710 Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic Hello from David in Alabama in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-david-in-alabama/#post-4310 Thu, 20 Dec 2018 17:37:38 -0600 Wow!  That is something to share!  Music is just amazing and your family has a wonderful gift.  I would like to be able to just sit and listen in on your family fun.

]]> aa27c60eb213fa14d66a11fcb1d97002 Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic Plan and purpose in the forum Your Current Purpose & Plan https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/plan-and-purpose/#post-4309 Thu, 20 Dec 2018 17:35:51 -0600 Glad to know you have a plan and are going to make it happen!

]]> 495ef695d4c03e21d32e5ad361492b7c Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello from David in Alabama in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-david-in-alabama/#post-4305 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:42:49 -0600 Hello David! Welcome to the group. You have come to the right place to reach your goal. Playing with your very talented family will give you great incentive to keep going.
All the best to you David!

]]> de1a9ae67425a34d65e2cdc5838b2e82 Cheryl Davidson started the topic Downloading Song Charts in the forum General Discussion https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/downloading-song-charts/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:37:05 -0600 I have been studying Christmas songs after the Live Class, and decided to print them out.  Navigating the web page was easy, but I had an odd popup message.  It basically stated it recognized I was downloading, but “no worries” as I had access to them.  Just curious what that popup message indicates?

Secondly, I was going to treat myself to a t-shirt from your collection for Ch…Read More

]]> 0456bb01105ca299c56ef174fe86481f Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic Notifications malfunction? in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/notifications-malfunction/#post-4276 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 10:43:33 -0600 Yea!!!  I can navigate and retrieve messages.  It is fixed!

]]> a78e8fd1f68ff6677d375099dc892ac4 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Just completed first lesson! in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/just-completed-first-lesson/#post-4264 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:39:33 -0600 Welcome Tom! You’ve come to the right place. Jonathan’s courses are structured for our success. Looking forward to hearing you play Amazing Grace. All the best to you Tom!

]]> 4a79a5a13d0fb66ced0d8b58e3e0feab Beth Hess replied to the topic Live Class 5-1-18 | Chord Construction in the forum Live Classes https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/live-class-5-1-18-chord-construction/#post-4256 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:48:40 -0600 Thanks for this.  You mentioned “over” chords, like a bridge C over B.   I’m not sure how to determine the tabs for these or where could I go to find or confirm the tab for these types of chords.  TX

 

]]> 7ce59a26c2bcd13bac361233f18adae7 Beth Hess replied to the topic Live Class 6-5-18 | Strumming Dynamics in the forum Live Classes https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/live-class-6-5-18-strumming-dynamics/#post-4254 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 21:19:13 -0600 Thanks for this Strumming Dynamics Class, and for keeping it alive online.  I have watched is several times, and it is very very helpful.  A note, I used earphones to listen, and it made the palm stroke clearer.

 

]]> f1b2b692f58544e65db8c28ea8a64c91 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Howdy from Les Smith in Norman Oklahoma in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/howdy-from-les-smith-in-norman-oklahoma/#post-4227 Sat, 03 Nov 2018 14:32:40 -0600 Welcome Les!

I believe you have come to the right place for what you have in mind. You will get a lot of support from Jonathan and the entire group. All the best to you!

Ann

]]> ac5308bdf93734b30b816c60fa93a7e6 Cheryl Davidson started the topic My First Tab in the forum General Discussion https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/my-first-tab/ Fri, 02 Nov 2018 12:42:06 -0600 I have a request. I need help with my first attempt at writing a tab. My daughter is learning “Christmas Don’t Be Late” for her school program. I decided to learn it to help her. I could not find a tab that “sounded” right, so I took the best I could find and changed it to fit my “ears”.  I am able to play it, poorly; as some these are new chords to me. I actually kept moving my fingers…Read More

]]> ae5155062852082d4fa57366f5a5c705 Beth Hess replied to the topic My current Purpose and Plan in the forum Your Current Purpose & Plan https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/my-current-purpose-and-plan/#post-4185 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:06:37 -0600 My update:  After having gone thru  downsizing, transitioning parents and grandparents things to siblings and grandchildren,  and then moving, I am back on board to practicing guitar.   I am sticking with strum guitar, and plan to focus on the E chords so I can finally honestly  complete the beginner course.   I can play silent night and the first noel pretty well.

Right now worki…Read More

]]> 0de75316921443fc1afd983504e62f5f Ann Hepner replied to the topic Live Class 9-13-18 | Building Blocks Of Music (Music Theory Pt 1) in the forum Live Classes https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/live-class-9-13-18-building-blocks-of-music-music-theory-pt-1/#post-4181 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 20:13:06 -0600 Thank you Jonathan. This was so helpful to me. You explained it a way that I could easily understand it.

I appreciate your efforts.

Ann

]]> d5e48a12f5f6e1df350da7a30f4ca94c Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic Hello from Australia in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-australia/#post-4179 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 17:29:54 -0600 Hello Mr. Brendan!

I think Jonathan might be the guy that does help you put all your pieces together!  I look forward to hearing all about your progress!

]]> f333f729f96b6185f90f70fd5c9cbbaa Cheryl Davidson replied to the topic Hello from Colorado in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-colorado/#post-4178 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 17:27:56 -0600 Hello Ms. Shawna!

Welcome to the crew and highest hopes that you enjoy renewing your interests in music.

I think your sharing with people in nursing homes is a testament to your dedication to service to others.  I would bet when you are playing the people’s faces display emotions from memories of times when that personal sharing of music was exciting and full of fellowship was all they…Read More

]]> d3fdbb11f6f6360796eacfa232f38239 Cecil Sartin, Jr. replied to the topic Live Class 8-17-18 | Recognizing Chord Progressions (Ear Training Pt 3) in the forum Live Classes https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/live-class-8-17-18-recognizing-chord-progressions-ear-training-pt-3/#post-4023 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:21:51 -0600 A program called Riffstation you can play the song into it and it will give you the chords.

 

]]> cba63fd47796c6b2bff34f830a871c46 Cheryl Davidson started the topic Master chord sheet request. in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/master-chord-sheet-request/ Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:39:17 -0600 Do you have a recommendation for a chord master sheet?  Something that I could print out and put on my music stand?  You have one for your chord families, which is wonderful for reference.  I was hoping for a similar sheet with the 25-50 most commonly used chords on guitar.  Please let me know where I may look (a book, publication, or a web page).   Thank you in advance.

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