Simplified Guitar | Brad Horne | Friends Activity https://simplifiedguitar.com/members/soe/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Brad Horne'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

]]> 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!

]]> 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!

]]> 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!

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> c36c896057794d7b800572a53879d82e Ann Hepner replied to the topic HAPPY TO BE HERE! in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/happy-to-be-here/#post-3866 Sun, 22 Jul 2018 23:36:55 -0600 Welcome Peg, so happy you found this group. I love your determination and it has paid off because you have found the site that will help you reach your goal. We are all in this together and you will find the support you need. Jonathan is a dedicated teacher who wants to see us succeed.
All the best to you Peg. Can’t wait to see your progress.

]]> 10518413bbfaa09ae52b5fef4d94efb6 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello from Paul in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-from-paul/#post-3862 Sat, 21 Jul 2018 21:07:19 -0600 Congratulations Paul! What a blessing you and your little grandson can be to each other. What a great goal to have. You have come to the right place. All the best to you Paul.

]]> 190955287102ac0fd907d520229286c6 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Greetings from Maggie Valley, NC in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/greetings-from-maggie-valley-nc/#post-3857 Sat, 21 Jul 2018 09:53:50 -0600 Hello Titus!  I’m so glad you have joined us. Learning the guitar so that you can play in your church is a fantastic goal. You have certainly come to the right place. Jonathan is an excellent, thoughtful teacher and this group is very supportive.  We are all in this learning stage together. Welcome aboard!
All the best to you.

]]> 102bd7591e3f10c5738af3799803efd4 Ann Hepner and Rich Mathers are now friends https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/445/ Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:12:42 -0600 0 31213712832a3742d04f39ccf8411a8b 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-3622 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 13:42:04 -0600 Beth, you have made great goals for yourself. I have every confidence that you will stick with it and be successful!

We are in this together. All the best to you!

 

]]> 692926540944ec023b8cd4929a86ded7 Ann Hepner and Brad Horne are now friends https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/405/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 22:17:46 -0600 0 d6adc5657200fdd00164ec6c885b482f Ann Hepner replied to the topic Ann Hepner in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/ann-hepner/#post-3557 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 12:53:05 -0600 Welcome Brad! So Glad you have joined us. I sure agree with you about the guitar not being an easy instrument to learn. I struggle too but we just have to keep stumming away. We are in this together and we will succeed. Looking forward to hearing how you are progressing.
All the best to you Brad.

]]> a5f4b705db7570ae69d9197c40a6f2d9 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-3544 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:05:45 -0600 I’m sorry for the loss of your grandpa, Cheryl. May the Lord comfort your heart until you meet again.
I’m so happy you played for your grandpa. I’m thinking that he never heard such sweet music that day…because it was you who played it for him. That was so special and something you will never forget. Keep that torch going!

]]> af21d12774a49299ef9ee0bb6fbf8416 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-3540 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:59:17 -0600 Glad you’re here James!
You are correct about Jonathan. He is a man of faith and a family man. He is conscientious in trying to always give us the best tools to make us better guitar players.
Looks like you’ve had a bit of a gap in your guitar playing experience but the important thing is that you have returned to it.
All the best to you James.

]]> 2468f4849c96060875c760169666d280 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-3497 Sat, 26 May 2018 13:40:31 -0600 Cheryl, you have wonderful and inspirational goals along with a firm purpose.

You also have the mind set to attain them all. It will be a joy to hear how you are progressing.

May God bless you on your journey.

]]> ee67c7dcaadcefe79dadb44b51d43731 Ann Hepner started the topic My current Purpose and Plan in the forum Your Current Purpose & Plan https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/my-current-purpose-and-plan/ Fri, 25 May 2018 20:50:24 -0600 I have many ongoing goals and will continue with them. For example, continually trying to improve my strumming, chord changes and learning new songs.  In addition my new goal is to learn the Inverse Pattern that Jonathan has shown us with Great Is Thy Faithfulness. My main purpose for learning this new pattern is to add a softer technique and a more melodic sound to my playing.

I’m no…Read More

]]> d17aba104fca7b420e46bb95f83a428d Ann Hepner and Jonathan are now friends https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/346/ Fri, 25 May 2018 12:15:04 -0600 0 c3ed5cd7ce06b9e7bead0de0f454c22a Ann Hepner posted a new activity comment https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/191/#acomment-336 Tue, 22 May 2018 15:10:40 -0600 Hello Rich! So glad to see you back in the group again.
I also struggle with a lot of the same things that you do. You are right, practice is the answer along with trying not to be discouraged.
Somedays I start to play and things seem to be right on…then other days I couldn’t make a clean chord change if my life depended upon it. That can be very frustrating. So, I’ve learned not…Read More

In reply to - Jonathan and Rich Mathers are now friends ]]> 59af1bf67154b89a71f7163a7e41b2a1 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Ann Hepner in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/ann-hepner/#post-3441 Wed, 16 May 2018 13:35:31 -0600 Cheryl,

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. I really appreciate you taking the time to do that.

We are in this together, pulling for each other to do well.

God bless you and your family! Ann

 

]]> ed65fbdf57d4a8c4c835ce8bd869f5a5 Ann Hepner posted a new activity comment https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/71/#acomment-299 Wed, 09 May 2018 20:21:50 -0600 Welcome John! I love that you play bass on a worship team. What a blessing.
Glad that this course has helped you. I like your advice about setting aside time for practice. It’s so important and by doing so we will surely see results!
All the best to you.

In reply to - John Hodges changed their profile picture ]]> 037fccdddc92cfca3865b6001e2249e9 Ann Hepner posted a new activity comment https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/270/#acomment-298 Wed, 09 May 2018 20:17:17 -0600 Welcome Richard! I think you will find this group very supportive.
I love to play the hymns…it’s a wonderful way to worship the Lord. All the best to you.

In reply to - Richard Baker posted an update I retired from the military and am a casual guitar player. I am active in my local church and want to learn to play and sing a few gospel songs and perform them on Sundays. I’m not […] ]]> 166d15aca4698b4bea03598a57b04f71 Ann Hepner changed their profile picture https://simplifiedguitar.com/activity/p/297/ Wed, 09 May 2018 20:13:49 -0600 0 d182c3e403217f8385910d41b4c2a11b Ann Hepner started the topic Ann Hepner in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/ann-hepner/ Wed, 09 May 2018 20:07:18 -0600 Hello, my name is Ann Hepner and I am originally from the Western New York area (near Buffalo). I retired last year and moved to Florida to be nearer to my family.
I’ve always wanted to learn how to play guitar but never really had the time to put into it. Not long after I retired I bought a guitar and found Jonathan’s course. To be honest I was hesitant to try because I felt that bec…Read More

]]> 5b35eefa031a2b7d0de99f4541cd4c38 Ann Hepner replied to the topic Hello Everyone:) in the forum Introductions https://simplifiedguitar.com/forums/topic/hello-everyone-2/#post-3422 Wed, 09 May 2018 19:33:29 -0600 Welcome Pam
You are a busy lady! You have come to the right place to begin to learn how to play the guitar. This is an incredibly supportive group and you couldn’t ask for a more approachable and helpful teacher than Jonathan.
All the best to you. Ann

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