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  1. July 11th, 2008, 09:06 AM #1
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    Hey everyone. Just thought I'd come on here and say HOWDY! I had taken guitar lessons as a kid and put it down when I was a teen and haven't played since. Now I'm finding myself wanting to pick it back up again, even though I don't remember anything anymore simply because my kid is taking piano. I admit, he's making me jealous. So I'm scouring the internet and every possible resource to learn to play again, so here I am.
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  2. July 11th, 2008, 09:08 AM #2
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    welcome miamifem....this is a great forum....i think you will like it here....

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    Quote Originally Posted by just strum
    For the record, my annoyance with Warren has a lot to do with the hissing noises he makes.
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    www.Vanderbilly.com is a great place for video lessons....youll have to sign up first though, but it dont cost nuthin.

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  4. July 11th, 2008, 09:31 AM #4
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    Welcome! I hope you enjoy our little corner of the internet.

    We've got a wide range of styles and skill levels here, so post often!

    EDIT: Robert's Dolphinstreet site is excellent if you haven't been there yet, with lots of video lessons and reviews on gear.

    Mark Wein also has a great instructional website, and a book out as well.

    If you're looking at buying gear, post what you're looking at and we'll be sure to give a bunch of views on our likes and dislikes. We can also help with pricing info on used gear as well. Some of us (Spudman, Brian Krashpad), have amassed quite an arsenal of new and used gear and are quite experienced at finding deals.:

    Others, like me, are just plain goofy from time to time.:
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  5. July 11th, 2008, 09:32 AM #5
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    : Floridians rule: Welcome
    "I love being alive and I will be the best man I possibly can. I will take love wherever I find it and offer it to whoever will take it... seek knowledge from those wiser and teach those who wish to learn from me."
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrmudcat
    : Floridians rule: Welcome
    Thanks...Im from Florida too :
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  8. July 11th, 2008, 09:48 AM #8
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    we have a lot of floridian fretters! we really should all get together sometime! :

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    Quote Originally Posted by just strum
    For the record, my annoyance with Warren has a lot to do with the hissing noises he makes.
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    Welcome to the Fret Miamifem. Lots of good folks around here.
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  10. July 11th, 2008, 10:16 AM #10
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    Welcome fellow Floridian!

    I'm about two hours up the coast from you.

    BTW: GO CANES!
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    Welcome!

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    Welcome! There are a few of us like you here, who have returned to playing music after a long lay off, or started for the first time. This place has a wealth of advice and info from getting started on lessons, economical gear choices, etc. The search engine is pretty good, and just going through the index on the front page will get you into a lot of good info. You found a great place! Also, I second the above rec, make sure you go to dolphinstreet.com for Robert's lessons, and check out Mark Wein's stuff too.
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    Welcome and cheers! I also took many years off between lessons as a kid and now. This forum is extremely helpful and fun!
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    Welcome aboard - you'll like it here.

    Robert (our Admin) runs a nice lessons site...

    http://www.dolphinstreet.com/

    Mark Wein posts here frequently and has a nice lessons site too...

    http://www.markweinguitarlessons.com/

    Both are very friendly and helpful. : Check 'em out.

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    Welcome to the site. Another Floridian here (Tampa). Hope you enjoy it here. The members and mods are very knowledgeable and friendly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by warren0728
    we have a lot of floridian fretters! we really should all get together sometime! :

    ww
    I think "half of Florida" is a correct term. Fortunately it's the half that doesn't wear depend undergarments except when it's a heavy night of drinking and they are worn as back-up.
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    Oh, pardon my lack of manners, welcome to the forum. It's a great place to rest your glass and plug in your guitar(s)
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    Quote Originally Posted by just strum
    I think "half of Florida" is a correct term. Fortunately it's the half that doesn't wear depend undergarments except when it's a heavy night of drinking and they are worn as back-up.
    that wouldn't be nearly so funny if it weren't so close to the truth! :

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    Quote Originally Posted by just strum
    For the record, my annoyance with Warren has a lot to do with the hissing noises he makes.
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    Effects: Digitech RP250 Modeling Guitar Processor : DVM "Phased and Confused" Script Phaser Clone : Digitech Bad Monkey
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