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Posted by: aframpton Jan 15 2013, 08:29 AM

Hey guys,

My name is Amanda, I'm 23 and I live in Orlando. I bought a guitar about a year ago (with the help of my dad, you guys know him on here as "Blister") but finishing college took precedence over playing. However, I graduated last month with two bachelor's degrees and now I have a lot more free time so here I am =)

I am absolutely obsessed with music and while I've never really played an instrument I have danced my entire life - everything from pointe to hip hop to middle eastern - and I've spent some time singing. So I'm not exactly a stranger to rhythm haha

My favorite genre is rock! All different kinds of rock... Of course I love the greats; The Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin, etc. But I'm really into some female fronted hard rock/metalcore bands as of late such as In This Moment, The Pretty Reckless and Flyleaf. Also, I'm a massive fan of 90s alternative... Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Hole, Stone Temple Pilots, The Cranberries, Smashing Pumpkins, the list just goes on.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can with GMC. My dad's been taking lessons on here for a while and has nothing but awesome things to say about the instructors and his experience on the site so I'm pretty stoked to get started =)

Posted by: Gitarrero Jan 15 2013, 10:23 AM

ha, when I read your nickname I was wondering if you'd be a family member of Gary.
Welcome to GMC!

Christian

Posted by: Ben Higgins Jan 15 2013, 10:53 AM

Welcome to the madness, Amanda !!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 15 2013, 11:17 AM

Welcome Amanda! I dig your musical preferences very much as well! Please let us know if you need anything Also, what sort of a guitar are you playing? There's tons of stuff to explore here - video chat lessons or mentoring programs, collabs and a lot of fun activities which you will discover in time

Posted by: Blister Jan 15 2013, 01:51 PM

Proud Dad here! I was glad when she asked about playing guitar & pleased again when she asked about joining GMC. I was trying to be careful & not be pushy (being pushy is not my style).

Amanda, how cool would it be for us to be in a video chat together & be in different cities? Well, you know you can ask me anything anytime. But everyone here is amazing & encouraging, not only the instructors, but the members, too! You'll soon discover why I love GMC so much!

Check out:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/lessonseries/First-Steps/

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/video-lessons/absolute-beginner/

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Portal:Techniques

I would highly recommend getting started on Todd's lesson 1 & continuing from there.

Use the search bar & find some fun stuff, too! It's vital to work on basic scales, exercises & chords but do put some fun stuff in your practice you like to play to keep it fun. You never want to lose your passion for playing.

Fellow GMC'ers, please correct and/or add to any of my suggestions.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Welcome to GMC!

(And she was in a GMC Funnies before she was a member! See the cartoon below? )

Posted by: Matt Warnock Guitar Jan 15 2013, 02:34 PM

Welcome aboard!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jan 15 2013, 07:50 PM

Hi Amanda!! Welcome to this nice place called "Guitarmasterclass"!! I think that we have very close musical tastes, great list of bands! Your dad already shared the most important things that you should check by now! Just let us know if you need some help or assistance.
Enjoy the site!!

Posted by: DeGroot Jan 15 2013, 08:22 PM

Welcome Amanda! I'm sure you'll discover a lot here.

Posted by: AK Rich Jan 15 2013, 08:55 PM

Well alright! It's a family affair!! Welcome Amanda! PS:Your dad is a pretty cool guy but I am sure you knew that already

Posted by: aframpton Jan 16 2013, 06:34 PM

Thanks, everyone! I did a few of Andrew's beginner lessons yesterday, he's really helpful and easy to follow.

Cosmin, I have an Epiphone LP Special II. It seemed to be a good choice for a beginner =)

I appreciate all the encouragement, guys. Everyone seems really cool! I'm going to do a few more lessons when I get home from work tonight!

Posted by: DeGroot Jan 16 2013, 07:08 PM

QUOTE (aframpton @ Jan 16 2013, 05:34 PM)

Posted by: aframpton Jan 17 2013, 08:18 AM

QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jan 16 2013, 06:08 PM)

Bear Rose beginner's Corner has some great sounding lessons as well.

Posted by: Grace Jan 18 2013, 01:24 AM

Another 23 year old Floridian chick! Hahahaa Welcome Amanda good to have you here!

Posted by: jstcrsn Jan 18 2013, 02:34 AM

QUOTE (Blister @ Jan 15 2013, 01:51 PM)

Amanda, how cool would it be for us to be in a video chat together & be in different cities?

(And she was in a GMC Funnies before she was a member! See the cartoon below? )

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 18 2013, 08:42 AM

Good choice Amanda! Indeed, I can see a more family joint forces - Mad and Jessi now you and Blister - AKA your DAD

I definitely recommend starting with Bear Rose's lesson and if you need more help I can also start a mentoring thread for you

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 18 2013, 06:33 PM

Welcome to GMC Amanda - its great to have you here!

Enjoy the site,
Bogdan

Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Jan 23 2013, 07:02 PM

Waaassssup in Death Metal state of Florida ?

Posted by: Sinisa Cekic Jan 23 2013, 09:50 PM

Welcome to GMC Amanda