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Louise Decoteau replied to the topic My short and long term goals for the end of 2021 in the forum Your Current Purpose & Plan 3 years, 1 month ago
My short term goals are:
-to find a time to be consistent with practicing.
-stick to the course work during practice time.
-learn a bit of fingerstyle patterns for when my fretting fingers are sore.
-work on strumming and chord changes.
-identify the songs I want to learn for Christmas.
I probably spend way too much time on YouTube searching beginner guitar lessons which…Read More
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Louise Decoteau replied to the topic singing lessons in the forum Start Here: Tips on getting the most from the forums 3 years, 1 month ago
As for me, my voice leaves lots to be desired, but if Bob Dylan can sing, so can I! So no, I can’t sing like Celine Dion, but few can! Just have fun. I’m a bit shy when singing, that’s my big issue to overcome as I’ve never had to sing for anyone except in church (God has never told me to shut up either).
As a start, you might want to find a few songs you enjoy singing that you can…Read More
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Louise Decoteau replied to the topic My Purpose and Plan for this course in the forum Your Current Purpose & Plan 3 years, 2 months ago
I am excited at age 70 to finally begin playing my guitar! I now have enough time and a strong desire to learn. I want to have fun and be able to play for my family, especially my grandkids, and church when we finally gather again.
Jonathan’s course has me so excited! His method has structure and I really benefit from structure and a plan for success, immediate success. I love be…Read More
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Louise Decoteau replied to the topic Sore fingers! in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 2 months ago
I had my guitar Set Up by the local music shop. They put new strings on it and lowered the bridge. Lowering the bridge made a ton of difference as the strings are closer to the neck and I don’t need to press as hard.