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Posted by: razman Mar 26 2009, 01:32 AM

Hello all,

My name is Mike I live on an Island in the Torres Strait North of Queensland Australia called Thursday Island. I have been playing guitar for 36 years. I have recently dedicated myself back to the instrument after a 1.5 year hiatus. I originally lived in Chicago IL, in the U.S. and played in bands and wrote a lot of original material. I still write material however I can't sight read or basically read notes at all. However i am not here for that. I am here to increase my knowledge of playing and continue to grow on the instrument. I am also here to improve my right hand technique, yes I want to able to shred.
I also want to improve my chord knowledge and theory as well. I played a lot of hard rock and metal even experimented with some avant garde Jazzier things. Anyways I am rambling, I am pleased to be here let the learning begin.

Peace Mike

Posted by: TreyDeschamp Mar 26 2009, 01:34 AM

Welcome to GMC!

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Mar 26 2009, 01:41 AM

Welcome to GMC Mike !
Feel free to ask any questions on forum or via PM

Posted by: berko Mar 26 2009, 01:52 AM

Wow, 36 years of playing! That's a lot and you must have some awesome experiences with the guitar. It's great to see that even after such a long time you are ready to improve! Welcome man to GMC

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Mar 26 2009, 01:53 AM

Welcome aboard Mike!

Posted by: UncleSkillet Mar 26 2009, 01:57 AM

Welcome to GMC Mike.

Let the shredding begin.

Posted by: Emir Hot Mar 26 2009, 02:03 AM

Welcome to GMC

Posted by: Farmer Joe Mar 26 2009, 02:05 AM

Hey Mike, welcome to GMC!

Posted by: Lian Gerbino Mar 26 2009, 07:47 AM

welcome to the site

Posted by: Velvet Roger Mar 26 2009, 08:09 AM

Welcome to the site Mike!

Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Mar 26 2009, 08:24 AM

Wow! 36 years of playing! - respect!

Welcome to GMC Mike

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Mar 26 2009, 08:29 AM

Hi Mike and welcome to GMC

Posted by: Stephane Lucarelli Mar 26 2009, 08:31 AM

Welcome to GMC Mike !

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Mar 26 2009, 11:09 AM

Great to have you with us Mike!

Posted by: David Wallimann Mar 26 2009, 12:44 PM

Welcome Mike!
Feel free to ask any questions you might have, the board is full of helpful people!

Posted by: Fran Mar 26 2009, 03:11 PM

Welcome Mike, 36 years playing!! It's great to see such experienced players join GMC, enjoy the site

Posted by: Artemus Mar 26 2009, 03:14 PM

QUOTE (razman @ Mar 26 2009, 12:32 AM)

Posted by: skennington Mar 26 2009, 05:10 PM

QUOTE (Fran @ Mar 26 2009, 10:11 AM)

Welcome Mike, 36 years playing!! It's great to see such experienced players join GMC, enjoy the site

Posted by: razman Mar 26 2009, 11:33 PM

Thanks everyone I am very excited to find this place. I spent some time yesterday just browsing around and there are some incredible players here. I warmed up with Danilo Capezutto's hand synchronization exercises and I noticed a difference immediately. I have always wanted to dedicate myself totally to my instrument and now I have that opportunty, waiting for my residency in Oz so I can work. What better way to spend the time then attaining the skill level I have wanted all of these years?

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Mar 27 2009, 12:00 AM

welcome to the site

Posted by: Ramiro Delforte Mar 27 2009, 03:22 AM

Welcome to the site Mike!

Be free to ask any questions, we will be answering as quickly as we can

Posted by: Dejan Farkas Mar 27 2009, 03:35 PM

Welcome

Posted by: Skalde Mar 29 2009, 08:09 PM

Welcome to GMC

Posted by: ErikEklund Mar 29 2009, 08:10 PM

Hi mike! welcome to gmc