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 Jul 20 2012, 10:35 PM
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Hi!
My name is Jessi and I'm from Germany. I'm very old now (my hair starts to get grey and my life seems to be over  ),but it just came into my mind to play an instrument. And its told that it's never too late to start playing guitar. I must say that I never played any instrument in my whole life (my mom did even forbid me to play a flute because she hates it) BUT: I'm sure I'm a wasted talent if I don't try :ffp: Well, my taste in music is maybe a bit different than yours. I hear girls stuff like FOO FIGHTERS, Jack Johnson, Bruce Springsteen, Richie Sambora (sometimes  ), Mark Knopfler (just the instrumental stuff - don't like his voice ).Sometimes I like listening to classical music. Yet I apologize my bad english, when my private translator isn't present (even if he is attended, english isn't getting better  )Ok, I'm happy to be part of this great community and I hope to learn how to play a guitar, at least a little bit, before I get .... 40? See you in the forum! |
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Jul 20 2012, 10:45 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 1-September 11 From: Chino Hills, California Member No.: 13.756 |
QUOTE (jessi @ Jul 20 2012, 09:35 PM)  Hi! My name is Jessi and I'm from Germany. I'm very old now (my hair starts to get grey and my life seems to be over ),but it just came into my mind to play an instrument. And its told that it's never too late to start playing guitar. I must say that I never played any instrument in my whole life (my mom did even forbid me to play a flute because she hates it) BUT: I'm sure I'm a wasted talent if I don't try :ffp: Well, my taste in music is maybe a bit different than yours. I hear girls stuff like FOO FIGHTERS, Jack Johnson, Bruce Springsteen, Richie Sambora (sometimes ), Mark Knopfler (just the instrumental stuff - don't like his voice ).Sometimes I like listening to classical music. Yet I apologize my bad english, when my private translator isn't present (even if he is attended, english isn't getting better )Ok, I'm happy to be part of this great community and I hope to learn how to play a guitar, at least a little bit, before I get .... 40? See you in the forum! Hello, You are never to old to learn in instrument, and since you aren't even 40, you aren't that old. I recommend starting here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Bear-Rose/ Good luck, and welcome to the community. PS. We have a lot of people on the forum with English as a second language, and we even have a few Germans. There is no need to worry about not having mastery over the English language. -------------------- All the elders have fallen down...
Heal her now... All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... Grandfather elk Turned to me And spoke: Light the fire deep inside. Light the fires!  |
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Jul 21 2012, 06:02 AM
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 Accomplished Rock Star  Group: Student Instructor Posts: 3.669 Joined: 24-June 08 From: Rottweil, Germany Member No.: 5.361 |
Hey Jessi,
welcome to GMC, good to see another german Your english is fine as well, no worries. Grey hair...welcome to the the club Make sure to check Bear Rose's beginner lessons! Viele Grüße aus Rottweil Christian -------------------- |
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Jul 21 2012, 08:20 AM
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 Learning Apprentice Player Group: Members Posts: 1.019 Joined: 21-March 12 From: Deutschland Member No.: 15.492 |
Hallole Jessi ,
you are very young - even not 40 yet  an advanced teenager what a great thing to start something NEW  i am a OPA 53 on august  and started here a few months ago - one of the Great Things happen to me in my LIFE !I have to learn a lot - but its real fun and good energy to get into music and closer to my guitar . Keeps the MIND young and timeless . Have a lot of FUN here ! Dieter -------------------- |
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Jul 21 2012, 11:00 AM
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 Instructor  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 10.923 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England Member No.: 9.820 |
Willkommen Jessi
You're right that it is never too late to start learning guitar and we're all here to help. I also agree with Nihilist with checking out the lessons of Bear Rose, they cover really important basic techniques like strumming and chord shifting http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Bear-Rose/ -------------------- |
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Jul 21 2012, 11:56 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 118 Joined: 20-July 12 Member No.: 16.294 |
Thanks for the nice welcomes and encouragements. I'll check Bear Rose' lessons right after struggling through Andrew Cockburns first steps.
You see: I'm a bloody beginner |
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Jul 21 2012, 12:20 PM
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Hallo Jessi!
Herzlichen gluckwunschen fur in dieser Forum gekommen! Hah, she's only 30 years old, how can you say "since somebody aren't even 40 years old" , like somebody's OLD in that age?  She's young as me Visit some of the Video chat's going on, you'll learn a lot in them! -------------------- God Punishes, I am in command I have to kill, till the last one has fallen God Punishes, I Kill Wanted in every single country around the globe... for killing False Metal !!! * by Mroberts |
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Jul 21 2012, 02:04 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 28-November 09 From: Germany, Bergisch Gladbach Member No.: 7.990 |
Hi and welcome. You are certainly never too old to learn an instrument, as long as your fingers still obey your commands
I'm a German too and some between 30 and 40 Everybody here is very nice and helpful. You will have a lot of fun and especially in the beginning you can make progress very fast.Ich wünsche dir viel Erfolg und Spaß hier auf GMC. and btw, Richie Sambora is really awesome! This post has been edited by Hellriegel: Jul 21 2012, 02:05 PM |
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Jul 21 2012, 02:41 PM
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 Learning Apprentice Player Group: Members Posts: 1.960 Joined: 1-May 08 From: Diamondhead, MS Member No.: 5.023 |
Welcome man!
Nihilist gave you a great starting point! -------------------- Check out my Youtube!
Add me on http://www.facebook.com/TreyDeschamp! "Tomorrow you'll be the same man that you were today." |
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Jul 21 2012, 07:29 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 84 Joined: 15-January 12 From: Hungary, Budapest Member No.: 14.880 |
Hello Jessi!
Welcome to GMC! Good luck, and welcome to the best community. Jeff All the best! -------------------- All the best!
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Jul 21 2012, 08:13 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 441 Joined: 20-January 10 From: The Appalachian Mountains Member No.: 9.238 |
Hello and Welcome to GMC! Never to old to start to learn guitar, its a matter of dedication not age! (I didn't start playing till I was 25)
Hope you enjoy your time here and if you have any questions, the forum is the place to get them answered!
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Gear I Use: Guitars: Gibson: Les Paul Custom, ES-339, and Faded Flying V Fender: American Stratocaster Deluxe (I think?) Epiphone: Les Paul 56' Gold Top and Les Paul Standard, Casino Yamaha: FG720S Accoustic Amps: Fender Champ, Peavey Bandit 112, and an ancient Epiphone Amp:) Effects: Digitech RP 500 Effects Pedal Picks: Dunlop Jazz IIIs Practice, Practice, Practice, and remember Every Artist Does Get Better Eventually!  |
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Jul 21 2012, 10:37 PM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 4.547 Joined: 15-October 08 From: Belgrade,Serbia Member No.: 6.085 |
Welcome to GMC Jessi ! Nice intro and taste !
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Jul 21 2012, 11:01 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 1-September 11 From: Chino Hills, California Member No.: 13.756 |
QUOTE (Jeff Lynd @ Jul 21 2012, 06:29 PM) Hello Jessi! Welcome to GMC! Good luck, and welcome to the best community. Jeff All the best! That avatar is... too awesome. -------------------- All the elders have fallen down...
Heal her now... All the elders have fallen down... Heal her now... Grandfather elk Turned to me And spoke: Light the fire deep inside. Light the fires! |
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Jul 22 2012, 08:22 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 13.602 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest Member No.: 10.636 |
I see that the guys have already offered a warm welcome
I shall add mine! Welcome Jessi! The answer is yes, btw, but I will detail it further in a PM
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Join my 'James Brown Collab' by clicking here We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page Music is my Mistress and she plays second fiddle to none! |
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Jul 23 2012, 07:33 AM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.593 Joined: 6-May 10 From: Charlotte, NC (residence)/Boston, MA (home) USA Member No.: 10.329 |
Guten Tag, Welcome to GMC! Don't feel bad about your English, I know some people here in the US that have been speaking only English their whole life yet still struggle with basic grammar
 Its never too late to learn guitar
--------------------  He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000 |
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Jul 23 2012, 09:22 AM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 164 Joined: 17-April 12 From: Canada, Québec Member No.: 15.684 |
Welcome Jessi !
You will really love GMC, there is no exception ! |
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Jul 23 2012, 10:10 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 118 Joined: 20-July 12 Member No.: 16.294 |
Thanks a lot again! Today I started my guitar journey. What can I say- I'm glad that I can't see your faces and hear you laughing if you ever see or hear this.
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Jul 24 2012, 07:09 AM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 13.602 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest Member No.: 10.636 |
Who's laughing? Let me see who's laughing!
This post has been edited by Cosmin Lupu: Jul 24 2012, 07:09 AM -------------------- My music:
Join my 'James Brown Collab' by clicking here We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page Music is my Mistress and she plays second fiddle to none! |
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Jul 24 2012, 11:27 AM
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Learning Apprentice Player Group: Members Posts: 1.019 Joined: 21-March 12 From: Deutschland Member No.: 15.492 |
Hey Jessi go for a video life should be funny too.
Lots of fun and success i wish you ! Dieter -------------------- |
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Jul 24 2012, 11:33 AM
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 Learning Guitar Lord Group: Members Posts: 642 Joined: 2-May 12 From: Holland Member No.: 15.794 |
QUOTE (Dieterle @ Jul 24 2012, 10:27 AM) Lots of fun and success i wish you ! Dieter Spoke like Yoda you did!!
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