@heilene, I completely understand all of that! When I first started out here, I was terrified of almost everything – being on camera (in general), playing on camera, even just interacting with anyone (because I am also very shy and nervous at first in certain situations). I got such anxiety whenever I was recording, but now that has gotten much, much better with time and practice. But what really helped with all of that is just learning how incredibly kind, lovely, and supportive everyone here is and no one is judging you at all; it’s the opposite, that everyone only wants to help, let you know how great you’re doing, and enjoy your music! 😊
And yes, there is a HUGE range of skill here on Rock Class 101, from very, very beginners who just started playing ukulele to………… maybe professionals? 🤣 When I first started here, I knew almost nothing about playing ukulele and now I am creating my own arrangements – a good part due to learning/recording songs here, talking with people here, and all the support that encouraged me to continue. It actually makes me really emotional because this group of people helped me become more the uke player I wanted to be. So yes, I can’t say enough good things about everyone here. 💗
I also simultaneously started following Matt Dahlberg at the same time I joined RC101! He is a magical person on this earth – such a brilliant musician and teacher. I’ve taken private lessons with him, almost ten once I can afford my next one. He also was instrumental on my uke journey. 🤣
Haha!! Same! It’s the lowest pressure challenge ever. All you have to do is learn the whole song and no one is perfect at all. It’s also one of the most fun things I’ve done playing ukulele is learn songs here and try to join in every challenge for almost 3 years straight in July (others have been going for even longer than that!). But yes, everyone here is amazing and I’m very excited that you’re here, too! Can’t wait to listen to your originals! 😊
– Rachael