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I attempted learning the Irish Washerwoman. I was unable to make my fingers move quickly and accurately. By the time I realized that I had not mastered this piece it was too late to try to master another. “Patience, grasshopper, patience”.

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Evaluation

Concentrating on a particular skill instead of a particular song has worked very well. I will need to continue focusing on not only songs, but skills/techniques. Thank you Andrew!

Life is good,
Leslie

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Andrew, thank you very much for the video. The two different styles of chucks make so much more sense now. I especially appreciate the hints as to how to choose which one fits the style of music. Now off to practice,

Life is good,
Leslie

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This is my first update after two weeks of practice. Still working on that chuck. My fingers seem to catch in the strings.

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As chucking is a real challenge for me, I plan on taking this opportunity to get more comfortable with add ing that backbeat to a song. Even though I have been able to “fake it” as a beginner, I really need to master this.
Execution: I will work on the Adding a Backbeat lesson every day for a week. Then I will work on the 12 Bar Blues lesson.
Application: I will incorporate chucking into the 12 Bar Blues
Evaluation: I will record and post my version of the 12 Bar Blues.
This is a really great challenge! It is encouraging us to explore concepts that we may not yet be comfortable with. I really like the prize as well!

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I want all of us to “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!”

This month stripping wallpaper, painting, and other home improvement projects has taken a toll on my hands and my memory. I admit that I rushed this and will continue to practice in between the projects.

Merry Christmas and as always thanks for the challenge, instruction, and constructive feedback.

Life is good…even when your hands won’t do what your brain tells them to do!

Leslie

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As we celebrate Thanksgiving and thankfulness, I am thankful for this beautiful instrument, wonderful community, and fantastically helpful instruction. Thank you Andrew and crew for all of your hard work.

I chose Path of the Wind for this challenge.

My son has seen the movie and enjoyed hearing me play it. Thank you! And happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

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Thank you Andrew. Congratulations on a wonderful 10 years helping all of us. I practiced with the player but need to get over the initial angst I have trying to keep up with it. Yes, I slow it down and know it’s a great tool. I need to practice building up muscle memory and speed.

Life is good and thank you,
Leslie

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Welcome Mika! I look forward to learning with you.

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House at Pooh Corner

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This was a fun piece and gave me a chance to practice pull offs and hammer ons. I find both very challenging to do consistently.

Thank you for these challenges!

Life is good,
Leslie

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Thank you Andrew. I will practice with the metronome to work on smoother transitions as well as 2 bars at a time. I appreciate the feedback and the opportunity to learn.

Life is good,
Leslie

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September challenge…Summertime Swing

Fun practice of slides and hammer ons. Thank you for the lessons, challenges, comments and fun!

Life is good! It’s fun to watch everyone else’s submissions.

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Thank you Andrew! Your video suggestions and comments help a lot!

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Getting a little better with the barre chords? I worked on Fields of Green because I enjoy the song and it offered me the opportunity to practice those barre chords. Thank you Andrew!

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