Post by chrisnc on May 30, 2015 20:05:07 GMT -6
So after reading Robert's intro post, I decided it's time to move from lurker to 'the new guy'.
I live here in North Carolina, dedicated hobbyist, been playing for about 6 years. Right out of the gate, I started trying to learn the blues. Picked up BYCU and a few other books, but really struggled since I had no real foundation. Over the years, I've built up a good foundation, open and barre chords, pentatonic and blues scales up/down the neck and all keys, and I've been jamming with Tom Petty a couple nights a week (strictly rhythm), but he doesn't really know it...
A few months ago, I started getting serious about my playing again and put together a practice routine that I can work on each night. I've been lurking here for a while and really dig the vibe of the forum and currently active members. I'm back to working through BYCU again, and with a much better experience this time. I'm currently playing lesson 3 fairly comfortably and started working on lesson 4 (slow version) today. My practice routine includes a fair amount of technique (bends, etc.). Also started BRYCU and my routine alternates between both lead/rhythm lessons.
Hopefully I'll also have some good stuff to contribute in the near future.
Chris
PS. I also share a birthday with Jimmy Page. There has to be some kind of mojo in that, right?
I live here in North Carolina, dedicated hobbyist, been playing for about 6 years. Right out of the gate, I started trying to learn the blues. Picked up BYCU and a few other books, but really struggled since I had no real foundation. Over the years, I've built up a good foundation, open and barre chords, pentatonic and blues scales up/down the neck and all keys, and I've been jamming with Tom Petty a couple nights a week (strictly rhythm), but he doesn't really know it...
A few months ago, I started getting serious about my playing again and put together a practice routine that I can work on each night. I've been lurking here for a while and really dig the vibe of the forum and currently active members. I'm back to working through BYCU again, and with a much better experience this time. I'm currently playing lesson 3 fairly comfortably and started working on lesson 4 (slow version) today. My practice routine includes a fair amount of technique (bends, etc.). Also started BRYCU and my routine alternates between both lead/rhythm lessons.
Hopefully I'll also have some good stuff to contribute in the near future.
Chris
PS. I also share a birthday with Jimmy Page. There has to be some kind of mojo in that, right?
I hope you stick around for a while. It's good to hear that you are already working on BYCU and BRYCU. This forum will definitely help you stay focused and motivated. It will even provided some inspiration. 
