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  1. July 17th, 2009, 05:50 PM #1
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    Well, I ended up trying four different instructors at the shop where I am currently taking free lessons. This past Wednesday I sat with an instructor and told him I wanted to build a foundation. I explained to him that even if it meant something he thinks will bore me, GO FOR IT!!! I told him his goal has to be a foundation and building blocks.

    We started by him asking if I can tune a guitar by ear - response was "no" The response today "yes". To some the thought would be - why bother? Well, I wanted to be able to hear the correct sound, not just look at a electric tuner (I still verify my ability with an electric tuner). We then set out to learn the fretboard. I am already able to move around more on the fretboard and tell you what note I am fretting without counting down or up.

    Applied a could of licks to known scales and have basically been working on all of the above. Boring? In a way, yes, but it also feels as if I am going forward while I am obviously also going back.

    So this is the guy I settled on using when I switch over to paying for the lessons.

    http://gitterpicker.com/lessons/dave.asp
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    Sounds great Strum and seems like he'll be good for you. I checked his bio out. Some times you have to step back to move forward. Keep us posted on your progress. Which git is your "lesson" git?
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    Quote Originally Posted by piebaldpython
    Sounds great Strum and seems like he'll be good for you. I checked his bio out. Some times you have to step back to move forward. Keep us posted on your progress. Which git is your "lesson" git?
    Well, I used the Strat first and then the Wildkat. I think I will settle on the Dot as it remains my favorite.

    I may be trading the Strat and Wildkat for a Maton - I really am liking those guitars.
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  4. July 17th, 2009, 07:47 PM #4
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    Sounds great Mark, I need structure myself.
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    Sounds good, strum. Keep us posted. The answer to the old question: what do I have to do to get better at playing guitar? answer: whatever it takes!
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    Nicely done Strum. Keep us posted.
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    Sounds great Strummy. Looking forward to all the wisdom you're gonna pass on to us.
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    Dave sounds like a pretty cool guy.

    whos hound dog taylor? never heard of him before.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ibanezjunkie
    Dave sounds like a pretty cool guy.

    whos hound dog taylor? never heard of him before.
    http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...rch_type=&aq=f
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    Quote Originally Posted by just strum
    http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...rch_type=&aq=f

    wow thats sone pretty awesome slide playing there.

    another addition to my already large music folder i feel.
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