Re: My sob story
I love bensop's reply.
My motto is 'I can only be hurt by those I love and those I respect'. Since most people fall out of this category (no disrespect intended to forum members), their negative opinions of me are meaningless.
This is a great forum - the friendliest I've come across. I'm a new player and have received some excellent advice from here. Practice is def' the key.
I wish I'd videoed myself playing when I first started. I find now myself mumbling away that I'm never going to get these chord changes smooth. Then the neighbour pops his head over the fence, 'Hey Martyn, those chord changes are coming on nicely'. My wife then reminds me that initially I would completely stop between chord changes, trying to fathom out the chord shape.
I have 2 young children, so practice time a little difficult, but I try and get at least 30mins a day and see a teacher twice a month.
Keep going! My teacher suggests a 'fun folder'. These are simple songs you can play, so when practice hits a downer and you feel you're not getting any where, get those easy strumming songs out.
good luck and enjoy :-)