Simplified Guitar | Lois Olayemi | Friends Activity https://simplifiedguitar.com/members/lois-olayemi/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Lois Olayemi's friends. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:21:58 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 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

]]> 96971904a48da6bc94e20b2138c3ff2c Thomas Biesiada started the topic Filling a hole in my heart in the forum General Discussion https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/filling-a-hole-in-my-heart/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:20:39 -0600 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

]]> c9a5e9629e926c831b666f7051091b86 MARI GUERRERO's profile was updated https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/1804/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 05:17:43 -0600 0 96e7e7210978b7dd519cab01ef2608e6 Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic capo, bridge and finger stretcheserer in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/capo-bridge-and-finger-stretcheserer/#post-5179 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:10:57 -0600 just kidding about the bleeding 🙂

]]> 243e2dab4dad0c750e5fd44487f265ea Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic strumming pattern how to apply by each songs. in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/strumming-pattern-how-to-apply-by-each-songs/#post-5175 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 22:11:19 -0600 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 I  play the s…Read More

]]> bd5992bf5db54389a4e89e54324a4dd5 Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Intrduction in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/intrduction/#post-5174 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:22:38 -0600 Sorry about the typo. You will NOT regret it after your epiphany occurs.

]]> 45e41c6194245e386c16dfaa1e212470 Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Intrduction in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/intrduction/#post-5173 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:21:25 -0600 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

]]> 1c550cdd9f938e7393d1d9e980c4c7c3 Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Hello from Illinois in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-illinois/#post-5172 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:14:59 -0600 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

]]> 4b19cab1c3bd54edc4fc2eb02e29be8a Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Greetings in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/greetings/#post-5171 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:11:36 -0600 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

]]> 01036d4e841ba32a4ace428a0a8f0906 Thomas Biesiada posted a new activity comment https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/1289/#acomment-1781 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:07:04 -0600 So Marshall where do you stand on your goal now? I’d love to hear some of your successes since November.
Tom

In reply to - Marshall Curtis changed their profile picture ]]> 14808236a932baf86767f1859983eda3 Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Introduction - Marshall Curtis in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/introduction-marshall-curtis/#post-5170 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:05:43 -0600 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

]]> beaae634ae78e294c108ed16739a7e5d Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Hello from Central Texas in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-central-texas/#post-5169 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:00:23 -0600 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

]]> 9ef2f68d2a874e09d00bdfaad189e1f5 Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Hello Every ONE! in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-every-one/#post-5168 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:55:39 -0600 Hi Tony,

I’m 66. We will struggle through this together. I hope you stay in touch on the posting. 🙂

Tom

 

 

]]> 36ad0b543db329b6ab4a1661ecd9691c Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic hello from Souldrop England in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-souldrop-england/#post-5167 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:52:41 -0600 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

 

 

]]> 00ac73d958eadfd94d88041f884ffe51 Thomas Biesiada posted a new activity comment https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/1523/#acomment-1776 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:49:54 -0600 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

In reply to - Chase Keeney changed their profile picture ]]> ae7cae639b15d3a639579999d3d043b6 Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Newbie in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/newbie/#post-5166 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:44:27 -0600 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 patients customers. lol.

Stay in touch in the forum. I’ll do the same.

Tom

]]> af62ba3d43365a66b7734a28ef93f748 Thomas Biesiada 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-5165 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:38:27 -0600 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

 

]]> 229d6f441289722614ef1401f65cb7af Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Hello from the UK in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-the-uk-2/#post-5164 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:33:48 -0600 Hi Denis,

My prayers are turned toward your accomplishments!

Tom

]]> 135e1965b10c021f483139a9f01eaec9 Thomas Biesiada 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-5163 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:31:07 -0600 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

]]> 980180417abee4899fcdbe3f00c4308b Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Hello from California!! in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-california/#post-5162 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:16:17 -0600 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

]]> bb74da0592d4b114a64a7c8dd8263e0f Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic Lois Olayemi in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/lois-olayemi/#post-5161 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:11:39 -0600 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

 

 

]]> cfa2c57afd79d6bc502ba013d66d5e0c Thomas Biesiada started the topic Poorly self-taught when just a kid in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/poorly-self-taught-when-just-a-kid/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:02:56 -0600 Hi everyone,

I was in USN in early 70’s. I wrote philosophical songs while at sea. It kept me sane. Then I was more interested in searching my soul with the right chord vibration than learning fundamentals of writing lyrics OR playing guitar.

Lost books of poetry, drawings, cassette recordings and journals (all at once) prompted me to change my course of thought. (Everything happens for…Read More

]]> 6f0c08382a2bd3cc61f5966520e35a9d Thomas Biesiada replied to the topic capo, bridge and finger stretcheserer in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/capo-bridge-and-finger-stretcheserer/#post-5155 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:43:31 -0600 Thanks Jonathan,

I don’t plan on giving up. I just want to be able to ask the questions as they come up. By the way, it was my hand raised during the live session. I decided it was better to ask the question on forum then to waste anybody live time. It’s on the forum now thanks. I’m sure I will have many more questions for you as we go along.

A friend who plays backup for Lynyrd S…Read More

]]> 46ac6964a72e518b4d329bdfeda20e14 Thomas Biesiada started the topic capo, bridge and finger stretcheserer in the forum Questions & Struggles https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/capo-bridge-and-finger-stretcheserer/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:20:41 -0600 I just signed up a few days ago.

1. Can someone tell me the best capo to use for an old worn  starcaster Acoustic guitar? An Internet link would be helpful

2. My bottom String sounds the same on the first four frets. I think it’s the white plastic piece on the bridge seems to be chipped in different places. See attached image. Is there Somewhere I can Order that piece? Are they…Read More

]]> e9236f7815b6e56983b24b2cd87d8aa5 MARI GUERRERO 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-5140 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:14:01 -0600 Hi Jane! Excited to hear you are making your desires a reality. Looking forward to hearing how your chords hear a few weeks from today! Keep at it!

]]> 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.

]]> 470996c78b5f646b9075c85e74c06c49 MARI GUERRERO started the topic Hello from California!! in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-california/ Sat, 28 Mar 2020 03:56:36 -0600 Hi there! My name is Mari and I’m from California. I’m excited to have enrolled in this class and am looking forward to learning and practicing! I bought an acoustic guitar last summer and I’m finally taking advantage of this time to learn some chords and hopefully at least 1-2 songs. (If it isn’t clear by now, I’m a newbie!)

For almost a year, I’ve been gaining a desire to play guitar…Read More

]]> 7b871ce8d6a2f2dca4bd0fe7c269afb1 MARI GUERRERO changed their profile picture https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/1674/ Sat, 28 Mar 2020 01:47:33 -0600 0 277f6b935f6088bee9011ca9e3baef2d MARI GUERRERO's profile was updated https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/1673/ Sat, 28 Mar 2020 01:45:26 -0600 0 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!

]]> 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

]]> 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.

 

]]> 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!

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