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Posted by: Iluha Jun 22 2008, 08:18 AM
After reading through some threads asking similar questions about motivation, i thought about this.
Why not form practice groups? One of the Best ways to get motivation is practicing and even competing with others.
So to start things off, i'm opening my practice group! I want it to consist of 4 more people, otherwise it would too big to be effective.
So if you would like to practice and improve with me, reply here and i will pm you with further details.
Looking forward to practicing with you 
Posted by: Matt23 Jun 22 2008, 09:01 AM
Good idea Iluha. I might be very interested in this, but could you tell me what would actually happen in the practice group.
Posted by: Outlaw2112 Jun 22 2008, 09:07 AM
id like to be in this with you... but we should get people at around the same skill levels together
Posted by: Gus Jun 22 2008, 09:14 AM
Sounds pretty interesting idea.
I am pretty much interested in joining in.
Can you pm me the details?
Posted by: Iluha Jun 22 2008, 09:28 AM
I might be very interested in this, but could you tell me what would actually happen in the practice group.Basicly we will just pick lessons/topics we both want to learn and set goals, and than every week we will discuss our progress and help each other progress further, we could make a recording each week as well to let eachother hear our progress, and im sure we can come up with more ways to help each other
Outlaw you'r right! But its hard to determine levels, everyone are better at certain techniques than others. So atleast for the first group, i wont put a level requirement, and im sure that after our first discussion, we will spot our wean and strong points, and work accordingly :-)
I am pretty much interested in joining in.
Can you pm me the details?
Great man, i will pm you when i get home today.
Posted by: Matt23 Jun 22 2008, 09:31 AM
I'd defnitely like to join. 
Posted by: Iluha Jun 22 2008, 09:39 AM
Great, i will pm you when i get home today.
Just two more people!(1 if outlaw is in)
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jun 22 2008, 12:33 PM
I'd sure like to be in as well, I will be a bit busy in this coming weak (exams over, but then family comes here and all such stuff.)
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 22 2008, 12:35 PM
That's a very nice idea guys! I wish you a lot of success with it!
Posted by: chast Jun 22 2008, 12:38 PM
Good idea, dude
I'm interessted aswell, but your group seems to be full now. I would create another group if you would be so kind and send me a PM with the full description of the idea
Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Jun 22 2008, 02:35 PM
Great idea guys,I am shore that this groups will haw a lot of success.
Posted by: Mark. Jun 22 2008, 02:51 PM
I'd also liked to join 
Posted by: Iluha Jun 22 2008, 03:11 PM
I'm interessted aswell, but your group seems to be full now. I would create another group if you would be so kind and send me a PM with the full description of the idea
Yeah the group is full now =p sent you the details, so you can open you'r own
Mark you should join Chast!
Posted by: chast Jun 22 2008, 03:49 PM
If somebody is interessted in a group just send me a PM
Posted by: Outlaw2112 Jun 22 2008, 04:26 PM
this is an awesome idea... i have alot of ideas to make this fun.
Everyone should share their warm up exercises and metronome practice exercises.. Learn one or two lessons a week, they could do song of the week and everyone learn a song, the ideas are endless..
Posted by: Nick325 Jun 22 2008, 04:33 PM
id like to join one
Posted by: chast Jun 22 2008, 04:35 PM
So Nick, Outlaw and Mark, do you want to join my group ?
If you do, there is one spot left now in our group, so go for it :>
/edit: Outlaw is already in Iluha's group, so there are 2 spots left if Mark joins us 
Posted by: Nick325 Jun 22 2008, 04:36 PM
ill join chast
Posted by: Gus Jun 22 2008, 05:29 PM
Kris, would it be possible for each practice group having a forum board (similar to the virtual bands)? 
In that way it would be easier at least to post recordings.
Posted by: superize Jun 22 2008, 05:42 PM
This sounds cool and i woud really love to join a group
Posted by: chast Jun 22 2008, 05:43 PM
Join Nick and me
Posted by: superize Jun 22 2008, 05:47 PM
Sure i will join your group
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jun 22 2008, 05:57 PM
Very good idea mate !
Posted by: Mark. Jun 22 2008, 06:04 PM
Count me in chast, if there is still room =s
Posted by: chast Jun 22 2008, 06:20 PM
Mark you are in.
There is one spot left now in our group
Posted by: jacmoe Jun 22 2008, 07:27 PM
Brilliant idea, Iluha! 
Posted by: DeepRoots Jun 22 2008, 07:46 PM
Great idea Ilia!
However in the words of Clubber Lang on Rocky III:
"I live alone. I train alone. I'll win the title alone"
So i'll pass for now, my practise schedules getting prety rough- im learning new stuff all the time so i can add it to my routine.
I can't wait to see the increase in productivity because of this though
Posted by: Iluha Jun 22 2008, 07:55 PM
However in the words of Clubber Lang on Rocky III:
"I live alone. I train alone. I'll win the title alone"
So i'll pass for now, my practise schedules getting prety rough- im learning new stuff all the time so i can add it to my routine. I can't wait to see the increase in productivity because of this though
lol, thanks man
Well maybe in the future you'll feel the need to have a group to motivate you to progress!
Posted by: DeepRoots Jun 22 2008, 07:58 PM
Well maybe in the future you'll feel the need to have a group to motivate you to progress!
I'd say your right
But this is a great idea- maybe eventually it'll get its own board if it all goes well
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 22 2008, 07:59 PM
This is a cool idea!
In that way it would be easier at least to post recordings.
Yes there probably is the option to do something like this with the practice agendas - basically we would activate something called "Private Club Blog".
Let's first see how this works out!
Posted by: Outlaw2112 Jun 22 2008, 08:04 PM
its an awesome idea... im already practicing stuff that ive been staying away from... that dreaded sweeping
cant let me practice group down, so i gotta practice it
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jun 22 2008, 08:26 PM
cant let me practice group down, so i gotta practice it
That's the spirit, guitar soldier!
Posted by: Iluha Jun 22 2008, 08:28 PM
Yes there probably is the option to do something like this with the practice agendas - basically we would activate something called "Private Club Blog".
Let's first see how this works out!
Thanks Kris
I agree, let's see how it works out before jumping into making a whole new forum section for it.
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jun 22 2008, 08:36 PM
Yes, so far, it already seems quite useful to me. I too don't want to let my practice group down and will do my best to nail the lesson we planned so far.
Posted by: Ryan AW Jun 23 2008, 05:05 AM
I'd love to be in a practice group! But I am at a rather low skill level.
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 23 2008, 08:25 AM
my skill level is low too and i would like to join a group too ...
i just got no recording gear, so i might not be able to join such a group 
... maybe i will buy some cheap recording gear.. i will let you know if i do
Posted by: -Zion- Jun 23 2008, 11:24 AM
I think this is a very good idea, and would like to join..
However, how are lessons decided? Im pretty much a beginner, and some of you guys might be pretty advanced.
Posted by: Iluha Jun 23 2008, 12:06 PM
Ryan, PassionPlay, and Zion, you 3 should team up and form you'r own practice group since all 3 of you say you'r at around the same level
I'll send the full description to each of you and you will have the picture of what you can do in you'r group.. happy practicing guys!
i just got no recording gear, so i might not be able to join such a group
... maybe i will buy some cheap recording gear.. i will let you know if i do
Yeah, even a cheap microphone, some cost as low as 5$, will prove usefull
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 23 2008, 12:16 PM
I'll send the full description to each of you and you will have the picture of what you can do in you'r group.. happy practicing guys!
Yeah, even a cheap microphone, some cost as low as 5$, will prove usefull
oh i see
thanks for the help...And you guys? Ryan and Zion? ready for a practice group? what styles are you into?
Posted by: chast Jun 23 2008, 12:22 PM
Still one slot left in our group (Nick, superize, Mark and me)
Come on guys
Posted by: superize Jun 23 2008, 12:27 PM
Come on guys
I think that when our group is full we should discuss a few things like what styles ew like and stuffs like that
Posted by: Martin la guitarra Jun 23 2008, 12:35 PM
i would also like to join a group. I like all styles although i am heavily inspired by metal and blues. I play around 7 hours a day and would consider myself as something between beginner and intermediate.
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 23 2008, 01:06 PM
That sounds a little bit like me ... more beginner than intermediate though.. have been playing electric guitar since december and bit acoustic before that. I like the styles Metal, Rock and Blues the best... play most Rhythm guitar but also some lead work.. wanna do a group with me?
maybe Zion and Ryan too (they haven't answered yet)
Posted by: Martin la guitarra Jun 23 2008, 01:18 PM
maybe Zion and Ryan too (they haven't answered yet)sure i join your group!
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 23 2008, 01:30 PM
Nice to hear.. we are gonna collect 3 members more, and 2 of them are maybe found
Then we discuss lessons etc. Looking forward to that!
So if anyone wanna join a beginner to intermediate group, feel free !
Posted by: Mark. Jun 23 2008, 01:45 PM
Well my I'm kinda at an advanced level, if I need to say it myself 
I'm currently learning Muris's Pachelbel's Cannon in D and the Leg Tappin' lesson from Ian.
For styles; I'm in for everything; but I like progressive metal/shred/fusion stuff the most
Posted by: USAMAN Jun 23 2008, 01:52 PM
Id try a int/advanced group.
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 23 2008, 05:46 PM
I'm currently learning Muris's Pachelbel's Cannon in D and the Leg Tappin' lesson from Ian.
For styles; I'm in for everything; but I like progressive metal/shred/fusion stuff the most
Yeah, thats a cool lesson, to advanced for me atm though
Posted by: Ryan AW Jun 23 2008, 07:37 PM
PassionPlay
I would definately like to be in your group. I think I'd much rather be in a group with people my own level. I like to play rock, a little blues, and some acoustic rythm stuff. I play rythm and lead but I'm a lot better at rythm.
Ryan
Posted by: Henry Dietzel Jun 23 2008, 07:43 PM
Good luck with this, I think the practice group is an excellent idea
Posted by: Ryan AW Jun 24 2008, 01:17 AM
What kind of Instant Messenger will we use? I preffer AIM but we really can use whatever.
Posted by: Ryan AW Jun 24 2008, 01:17 AM
PassionPlay,
We mite have a problem with the time zones. I'll just have to figure out what times you guys get on because I'm in the US.
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 24 2008, 07:42 AM
Oh you're right... where in the US ? if it is the east coast there is "only" 6 hours difference.
And about Messenger: i don't know if that is what you ask for, but i use live Messenger at the moment
That makes us a group of 3 ...
2 slots open for a beginner/intermediate practice group!
Posted by: -Zion- Jun 24 2008, 08:01 AM
thanks for the help...And you guys? Ryan and Zion? ready for a practice group? what styles are you into?
And about Messenger: i don't know if that is what you ask for, but i use live Messenger at the moment smile.gif
That makes us a group of 3 ...
2 slots open for a beginner/intermediate practice group!
Im with you.. ready to rumble..
At the moment i am just trying to get better to play the minor pentatonic scales, and using vibrato, legato etc..
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 24 2008, 08:06 AM
At the moment i am just trying to get better to play the minor pentatonic scales, and using vibrato, legato etc..
Okay sounds great!!!
What style do you prefer?
And do you like rhythm or lead the best ?
No matter what your answer is you are of course welcome in the group, but it's just to know how different we are from each other
But that will leave 1 slot open for an Intermediate/beginner practice group
Members are: PassionPlay, -Zion-, Ryan AW and Martin la Guitarra
Posted by: -Zion- Jun 24 2008, 08:15 AM
What style do you prefer?
And do you like rhythm or lead the best ?
No matter what your answer is you are of course welcome in the group, but it's just to know how different we are from each other
But that will leave 1 slot open for an Intermediate/beginner practice group
Members are: PassionPlay, -Zion-, Ryan AW and Martin la Guitarra
well.. like i said im currently mainly practicing soloing only trying to learn the scales with vibrato and legatos etc..
but we can make it interesting by mixing it up.. i know i need some rhythm practice also..
edit: im into most kinds of music but are currently practicing some rock styles and some david gilmour type styles (for vibrato). but im open for anything really.. as long as it has some things i can use outside the lesson..
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 24 2008, 08:19 AM
but we can make it interesting by mixing it up.. i know i need some rhythm practice also..
Yeah i supposed you were most into lead playing, but i just needed to be sure
a mix sounds good. And you're from Denmark i see. That's cool
(it isn't allowed to speak anything else than english in the forum though 
)
Posted by: -Zion- Jun 24 2008, 08:22 AM
a mix sounds good. And you're from Denmark i see. That's cool
(it isn't allowed to speak anything else than english in the forum though )ya.. from denmark.. and yes i know..
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 24 2008, 08:26 AM
oh, sounds good
I am looking forward to start this group then.
I hope it will be fun and make our progress accelerate
Posted by: Pablo Vazquez Jun 24 2008, 09:14 PM
Hey... sounds great!
Posted by: Xose Pineda Jun 24 2008, 09:20 PM
Newbie from spain looking for a band here...
Very beginner... the most dificult thing I can play it's around the lesson number 5 from Ivan, that one from pentatonics series. I'm quite good in theory, recording and some piano. Just for a while with the guitar.
I thiink I can suit prefectly in a begginers band.
Cheers!
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 24 2008, 09:59 PM
Very beginner... the most dificult thing I can play it's around the lesson number 5 from Ivan, that one from pentatonics series. I'm quite good in theory, recording and some piano. Just for a while with the guitar.
I thiink I can suit prefectly in a begginers band.
Cheers!
Well, we are beginner/intermediate, but you are welcome to join us. You don't have to be good, you just need to be active
! But it's your decision
Posted by: Xose Pineda Jun 24 2008, 10:27 PM
! But it's your decisionSure I'm in!
And... I learn fast.
Posted by: Jenkinson Jun 25 2008, 06:52 AM
Chast, you can view my currently skill level from some videos ive put up, I consider myself a seasoned beginner. If you are open to take me into the group, im in.
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 25 2008, 08:15 AM
And... I learn fast.
Good!
I'll send you an invitation then.
What styles do you like?
- oh and i just forgot! we need you to PM your email.
Just Pm it to me, then i will invite you
Posted by: Martin la guitarra Jun 25 2008, 09:17 AM
great, seems like we're a full group now
Posted by: Iluha Jun 25 2008, 09:52 AM
Very beginner... the most dificult thing I can play it's around the lesson number 5 from Ivan, that one from pentatonics series. I'm quite good in theory, recording and some piano. Just for a while with the guitar.
I thiink I can suit prefectly in a begginers band.
Cheers!
I must note that these are not bands, but practice groups, if you want to join a band check out the virtual bands sub forum :-)
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 25 2008, 11:19 AM
Yes that's right. And when all of us are grouped in the GoogleGroup Zion has made for us we are ready to start
Posted by: Xose Pineda Jun 25 2008, 07:18 PM
Yeah, I understood the difference, no prob. It's what I'm looking for... I'm not up to write songs yet
By the way, I got an invitation, but google groups doesn't let me in... can you reinvite me, please?
Thanks mates.
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 25 2008, 08:56 PM
By the way, I got an invitation, but google groups doesn't let me in... can you reinvite me, please?
Thanks mates.
It seems to me you are a part of the group now, or am i wrong
?Just PM me if you want a new invitation. I can't wait to start this project really
See you on the forum at googleGroup Xose
- And one more thing. We would like to have 1 maybe 2 more persons in our practice group which is an Beginner to Intermidiate group. everyone is welcome. hope to hear from YOU
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jun 26 2008, 12:50 PM
I just posted this at the Google Group my group has set up, and I feel that is the decision I am going with.
On top of that, I feel I won't be able to participate enough in this - not only judging from all the above, but also just my very own feelings and discipline perhaps.
So I've got a few too many things going on these days, and I'm currently trying to release some pressure by calling some of these things off, and as this group is the last one I volunteered to, I have to go with this.
I hope you feel alright by this, and I hope you find another group member.
If the group feels a need to get a new member in, I geuss here's your shot, and if they don't I geuss this is just a random statement
Anyways - this is not a leaving GMC message, haha, just a "I think I'm better off practicing away from groups". All circumstances considered.
Posted by: Iluha Jun 26 2008, 03:04 PM
If the group feels a need to get a new member in, I geuss here's your shot, and if they don't I geuss this is just a random statement
Anyways - this is not a leaving GMC message, haha, just a "I think I'm better off practicing away from groups". All circumstances considered.
Avecourse we will be open for another member.. too bad you can't go on with us but you are indeed overbooked
So if anyone would like to join us, let me know
Posted by: chast Jun 26 2008, 04:26 PM
We are looking for 1 more
Posted by: PassionPlay Jun 26 2008, 08:25 PM
us too
Posted by: slak Jun 26 2008, 11:25 PM
I'll give it shot, I live on the west coast in the US, but I work nights, so the timing might work out for us. Anyways, I'll PM you my email and if your interested, get back to me
Posted by: Gerardo Siere Jun 29 2008, 02:15 PM
Great idea, can´t wait to hear how it develop.
Posted by: Tolek Jun 29 2008, 03:35 PM
I just discovered this topic. I´d like to join a practice group. Does anybody want me?
Some details about me: I play the electric guitar since christmas 2006 and classical guitar since 7 years nearly. I´d consider myself as an intermediate player. I can´t shred yet, but I practise each day in order to get better.
I hope I get an invitation soon.
Cheers
Posted by: hostel Jun 29 2008, 04:10 PM
PassionPlay
Is there a slot open? If so im in.
I think i am intermidiate,
I likte to play everything, mainly practicing improvisataion.
Are we going to use some kind of messenger program?
Posted by: kjutte Jun 30 2008, 02:57 PM
I'd want a practise group too
Posted by: -Zion- Jul 1 2008, 11:37 AM
I´d like to join a practice group. Does anybody want me? Some details about me: I play the electric guitar since christmas 2006 and classical guitar since 7 years nearly. I´d consider myself as an intermediate player. I can´t shred yet, but I practise each day in order to get better.
I hope I get an invitation soon.
Cheers
Is there a slot open? If so im in.
I think i am intermidiate,
I likte to play everything, mainly practicing improvisataion.
Are we going to use some kind of messenger program?
Hi, all three of you.
I am in the practice group with PassionPlay.
Right now we are unfortunately as many as we think we should be. Sorry about that. I will, however, keep you posted if there are changes to this.
Or you could create a group yourself. You are already three members right there.
Posted by: stickyfingers Jul 1 2008, 11:58 AM
I'd like to join a practice group as well. i consider myself an intermediate player with shred ambitions ^^
atm i'm trying to focus on my alternate picking to gain precision and speed. anybody in?
Posted by: RIP Dime Jul 1 2008, 12:47 PM
Great idea Ilhua! I'd love to join a practice group. But if noone minds I think I'd like to be in a group a little more open in ways.
I'm really just looking for people to talk to about practicing, and I'm looking for people to share knowledge with. I really don't want to be confined to practicing the same lessons as the others in a group. I just want a group where everyone keeps track of the other's guitar playing journey, and help eachother along the way.
I would say I'm a solid intermediate level player. Been playing for 2 years, I know theory pretty well, and I love Classic Rock, Metal, Hardcore, and Prog, basically anything that is heavy and interesting! I also like blues, jazz, and country.
Anyone interested in this kind of group can just let me know. I have MSN messenger, but I can get AIM or something else easily.
Posted by: Tolek Jul 1 2008, 02:57 PM
I am in the practice group with PassionPlay.
Right now we are unfortunately as many as we think we should be. Sorry about that. I will, however, keep you posted if there are changes to this.
Or you could create a group yourself. You are already three members right there.
I´ve already joined Iluha´s practise group. He sent me an invitation yesterday.
Posted by: kjutte Jul 14 2008, 08:22 PM
Ok. so who's still up for the practise group? I'd love to start some time soon.
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