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 Jan 16 2011, 04:09 PM
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 Learning Tone Master  Group: Members Posts: 653 Joined: 31-December 10 From: Sweden Member No.: 11.929  |
Hello,
Ok, so I figured I should take the time to introduce myself.. I'm from Sweden, approaching 40 faster than ever. I'm one of those who started playing guitar in their teens and for one reason or another took a very long break just to pick it up again a couple of decades or so later. Although I would probably have been a better guitarist without this long break, I try to see things from the positive side. First of all, the access to information is a lot better now than in late 80's; the tab was already invented, of course, but how would you get hold of them? I never heard of the Hot Licks videos (featuring e.g. Vinnie Moore) before there was Youtube, even though they existed, and there was certainly no GMC back then..In this aspect, learning guitar now is a lot different from then. Also, now with a decent job, I can buy gear more irrationally than when in high school. Last but not least, I am older and somewhat wiser now, and I think I am able to look in a more mature way on practice and progress. I was lurking around here for almost a year, reading the forum and looking at the free parts of the lessons, before I finally decided to become a member. So far, I have been in the video chat three times, twice with Daniel and once with Ramiro. They have been very interesting, with the instructors showing some tips and tricks and sharing their insight, all in a relaxed environment. I will definitely try to catch Todd at some point, too. I am also looking more closely at some of the lessons, Ben's excellent Michael Schenker lesson being one of them. For me, all this is an excellent way of learning new stuff at my own speed and being able to make my own choices on what to learn, both theory and playing-wise. See you around in the chat and in the forum! H4H -------------------- |
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Jan 16 2011, 04:43 PM
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 Accomplished Rock Star  Group: Student Instructor Posts: 3.672 Joined: 24-June 08 From: Rottweil, Germany Member No.: 5.361 |
Welcome to GMC!
Looking forward to meet you in Todd's chat one day  See you around Christian -------------------- |
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Jan 16 2011, 05:58 PM
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 Instructor  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 3.220 Joined: 2-August 07 From: Turin, Italy Member No.: 2.464 |
Hi and welcome to GMC
Thank you for sharing your experience!
-------------------- ::: Main Gear ::: Guitars: Washburn N4 Vintage | Washburn N2 | Washburn WI67Pro | Washburn WG-587 | Washburn EA20B Amps: Laney GH50L (head) | Laney GS410 & GS212IE (cabinets) | Rocktron PROGAP Ultra (rack preamp) | Rocktron Velocity 150 (power amp) | Marshall VS230 (combo) FXs: Rocktron Intellifex + custom pedalboard (check my video demo) Other: Shredneck | Intellitouch PT10 tuner Picks: Esseti Picks Software & Recording Gear: Cubase 4 | Overloud TH1 | Mackie Onyx 400F | EZdrummer | Korg Pandora PX4D ------------------------------------------------------- myspace.com/jerryarcidiacono Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Jan 16 2011, 06:50 PM
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 Learning Rock Star Group: Members Posts: 319 Joined: 10-January 10 From: Belgium Member No.: 9.110 |
Hello man.
Great intro! |
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Jan 16 2011, 07:01 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 10.923 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England Member No.: 9.820 |
Hi H4H !
Really interesting introduction.. glad you joined GMC ! Welcome to the community.. also, thank you for the kind words about my lesson (bribe money is on its way !) 
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Jan 16 2011, 07:14 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.066 Joined: 27-September 09 From: London, UK Member No.: 7.668 |
Welcome!
PS I liked the part about irrational spending
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Jan 16 2011, 07:36 PM
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 Learning Roadie Group: Members Posts: 4.062 Joined: 9-March 10 From: United States, Arkansas Member No.: 9.801 |
Welcome, sir!
--------------------  Facebook Band Page Official YouTube Channel My Three Year Guitar Evolution Subscribe to my other YouTube Sample my projects on SoundCloud Find exclusive material at my Blogspot My success is all because of God. |
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Jan 17 2011, 08:12 AM
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Learning Tone Master Group: Members Posts: 653 Joined: 31-December 10 From: Sweden Member No.: 11.929 |
Thanks guys, for your welcoming words!
QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Jan 16 2011, 07:01 PM)  (bribe money is on its way !) You got my Paypal, right? No, seriously, it's a great composition and I enjoy just listening to it. H4H This post has been edited by HungryForHeaven: Jan 17 2011, 01:15 PM -------------------- |
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Jan 17 2011, 01:02 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 31-October 10 From: Lisbon Member No.: 11.496 |
Welcome! Is good that you are here!
Wish you a lot of wins! Nuno Lorador Pires 
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Jan 17 2011, 01:12 PM
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 Learning Tone Guru - Community Coordinator & Moderator  Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.318 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Sittingbourne, UK Member No.: 2.860 |
Welcome to GMC!
A Dio fan also?? (just going by your forum nick )
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Jan 17 2011, 01:17 PM
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Learning Tone Master Group: Members Posts: 653 Joined: 31-December 10 From: Sweden Member No.: 11.929 |
QUOTE (Chris Evans @ Jan 17 2011, 01:12 PM) Welcome to GMC! A Dio fan also?? (just going by your forum nick )You bet! -------------------- |
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Jan 17 2011, 02:07 PM
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 Ultimate Guitar Hero Group: Members Posts: 1.085 Joined: 6-September 07 From: USA Member No.: 2.712 |
Welcome to GMC!
My story is just like yours. Played a lot in my teens and quit for over a decade. Found GMC and started up again. You're absolutely right, there are way more resources available now then when you and I were teens and learning to play. There are other 40-ish members here, so you're not alone. Cheers! -------------------- My guitar bits on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/duathlon70" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/duathlon70</a>
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Jan 17 2011, 02:41 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 4.426 Joined: 14-April 08 From: Buenos Aires, Argentina Member No.: 4.895 |
welcome to the site man!
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Jan 17 2011, 08:29 PM
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 GMC Admin & Bass Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 14.036 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.410 |
Great that you decided to join us H4H!
Very interesting introduction and very good reasoning. It's never late to learn and nowadays its easier then ever before! See you round the forum, Bogdan -------------------- Need to ask about anything GMC related? Send me a pm
Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Take a bass course now! My solo and band songs : Keep Going On, Susret, Plava Silueta |
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Jan 17 2011, 11:21 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.341 |
Welcome aboard man.
Looking forward to seeing you on the chat and forums too!
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Jan 18 2011, 03:45 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 |
Welcome to GMC
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Jan 18 2011, 02:56 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 3.038 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Rauma, Finland Member No.: 3.434 |
Welcome to GMC!
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Mar 3 2011, 10:43 PM
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 GMC Coordinator & Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 2.146 Joined: 8-May 08 Member No.: 5.075 |
Welcome to GMC
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