Julie C

Did this during a thunderstorm. Not the best idea lol. 

1 hour ago, Sharon Tiano said:

Sorry to hear about the leaky roof.  I hope it doesn't set you too far back. 

Based on rough estimates for the roof and the price of the guitar I like, the roof will cost about seven guitars, assuming no damage to the roof structure itself.   Just a bit of a setback lol. Life happens. 

2 hours ago, Michael K73 said:

You have a real guitar 

Yes and no.  when I bought Luna, I knew nothing about guitars.  I tried the $50 guitars.  And the $5000 guitars.  and they all sounded the same.  So I made my choice based on the only thing that was different.  How it looked lol.  My daughter had a goldfish named Luna.  And the Luna guitar had a pretty sound hole and the fret makers are cute.  But now that I can hear the difference, I want a guitar that sounds wonderful and feels good in your hands--2 things I could not appreciate before.  I like my Luna and always will.  But it would be fun to have a guitar that sounds really good too now that I can hear the difference. . 

My dream of a “real” guitar has taken a slight detour called roof is leaking. Seems a new roof might be more necessary than my new guitar. Someday...

1 hour ago, Bernie said:

@Julie C - If I remember correctly, about a year ago you were really discouraged with your rate of progress and quitting was even in the cards for you.. Obviously you've come a very long way.  Congrats.  I'm really happy for you that you stuck with it.  (If i've got the wrong person, so sorry, please excuse) and keep right on pickin'.

@Bernie that was me. I actually did stop playing. And if it were not for the TAC community I would have never returned to playing. The support and encouragement here is the best! It is soooo much more than just lessons. Making the after video took 4 days of trying to get words out of my mouth. The 30 day challenge was the most noticeable progress I have ever made in a month. 

Sounds wonderful!

@Tonya L you really got so much out of this challenge! Love your playing! 

I am happy when I hit the correct strings.  I am a ways off from this level of pick control.  But it was interesting to see the science behind it all.  I will have to pay more attention to how I am angling my pick and if I can hear the difference. 

@William G you did a great job with those power chords! Very expressive playing!

You really sound great @Terry T

Super job @Michael R !

Congrats on posting your first video!  Your voice and style are well matched!

Great job with those power chords! I look forward to seeing how you progress over the next year. 

On 6/11/2019 at 1:17 AM, dr_dave said:

Look at you, Julie! You did it.  You make a lot of TAC people proud!

@dr_dave you have been instrumental in my pushing past what is comfortable.  Whenever I am challenged, i think I cannot do that  "Yet".   Thank you!!!!!

You have such a nice relaxed style.  Like you and the guitar are one.

I so want to learn how to play "Here Comes the Sun" like you did it!

Love how you play!

Niiiiice! Love your boom chicka!

I could see you playing in a upscale coffee shop!

Hard to hear what you are saying but niiiiice playing!  I can't imagine standing and playing--yet.  Someday!

You can definitely see the challenge helped you progress! The video was THE hardest part of the challenge for me.  The results video took me 4 days to be able to get any words out.

You did great with those chord changes and added a base walk to them! Wow!

You made great progress! Love your strumming!

I really enjoy your playing style!

You did a great job!  Congrats on completing the challenge!