Learning new things is tough. We started out by learning the basic cords which was good but I was reminded how the strings feel on the fingers and for Sophia it was her first experience with the finger pain. Here is a video of us going through our first lesson.
In our second lesson we worked on strumming. Strumming is the main part of playing the guitar that I had no recollection of. I couldn’t remember the patterns at all and I know I don’t have very good rhythm so I new it was going to be a challenge. We had some fun with this and although I don’t think it sounds very good, it was a little easier to pick up than I thought it would be. It was still a struggle for sure but I feel like I will be able to figure it out. Here is our strumming video.
We have a long ways to go but we are having fun. One of the other things that I am learning and will hopefully master quicker than the guitar is making and editing videos. You may have noticed that the first one was not edited at all and the second only slightly better. So this has become a two part project! Next up, we will continue with strumming and try to work on changing cords!
Here is the video that we used for learning strumming.
Hi Russell!
I’m excited to follow your journey closely and I’ll be taking pointers! I bought a guitar years ago, tried twice, and now it’s just collecting dust. Seeing your progress might just inspire me to give it another shot. Keep sharing your updates—I’ll be cheering you on!
Hey,
Thanks, I appreciate the encouragement! I am going to need it. I hope I can get to the point where I can confidently play some songs, and if I can than you will be able to do it for sure!
Hi Russ, I am loving that this is something you are sharing with your daughter! What a great experience on so many levels. Having fun while learning is – without a doubt – the best way to learn! Excited to see and hear more!
Yes, I thought this would be a great opportunity for us to do this together. I hope she can stick with it.
Hello Russ,
It’s awesome to see your progress and enthusiasm as tackling with editing video and learning guitar is impressing. Its creative and challenging too, but growth comes with practice. Good luck! Looking forward to see chord transitions.
Thank you for the encouragement
Hi Russ!
Wow, that is am amazing journey you have started. You are doing well and I believe in practice makes perfection. I just cannot wait to hear some melodies. Keep it up!
Thank you all for the encouragement, this is going to take a lot of work!