[Louise Decoteau]

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 can distract me from this course but inspire me too!

[Louise Decoteau]

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 sing all of the notes to see what is in your vocal range.   This may help determine what key you are suited for.  I recall when I was studying to be a teacher, my music teacher said most kids can sing in the key of C.

I know there’s much more to it that this, but I’m learning too!  Have a great journey!

[Louise Decoteau]

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 being able to play songs right away.

Many thanks!

Louise From Maine

[Louise Decoteau]

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.