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Posted by: purple hayes Apr 14 2011, 10:57 AM

It took over 2 years to do it, but I finally passed my 81st REC take.

Time to take a breather. Maybe go outside and see if the sun is still there. : lol:

A big thanks to Skennington and Fran for their work on the REC and all the instructors for grading my lessons. Thanks to Kris for making GMC awesome.

Posted by: Zsolt Galambos Apr 14 2011, 11:25 AM

Wow man, congrats!

That's a huge accomplishment!

Posted by: Marek Rojewski Apr 14 2011, 11:48 AM

Congrats, this is a mighty accomplishment. Now only learn those few lvl 10 lessons, to ascend!

Posted by: Ben Higgins Apr 14 2011, 12:27 PM

Wow, well done PH ! Now, I guess it's time for 'Extreme Neo Classic' ??

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Apr 14 2011, 01:44 PM

Congratulations man! This is really a big accomplishment!

Posted by: quadrium Apr 14 2011, 02:29 PM

Congrats man

Posted by: Justin Myrick Apr 14 2011, 02:48 PM

Congrats!

Posted by: purple hayes Apr 14 2011, 02:50 PM

I learned that lesson, but getting it up to speed isn't happening any time soon.

I'm closer to learning http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/string-skipping-lesson2/. It doesn't have those crazy fast runs.

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Apr 14 2011, 03:40 PM

Congrats mate, you're a great example for GMC students!

Posted by: maharzan Apr 14 2011, 04:20 PM

Congrats Mate... Thats a lot of lessons you did there.

Posted by: rokchik Apr 14 2011, 05:17 PM

Congrats!! That is a huge accomplishment man

Posted by: skennington Apr 14 2011, 05:53 PM

Congrats bro! I enjoyed watching them all!

Posted by: Nava Apr 14 2011, 07:30 PM

Congrats !

Thats amazing! You really are a great inspiration

Posted by: Todd Simpson Apr 15 2011, 12:15 AM

Mucho congrats! You've earned it! Well done. Go take a well deserved break and then get back in the woodshed and practice!

Todd

Posted by: JamesT Apr 15 2011, 05:30 AM

Congrats Purple!

I'm following in your footsteps and only 43 behind you! It's been very worthwhile so far. Setting a goal of 80 is attainable, I think, but your accomplishment in just two years speaks volumes for your persistence and discipline. Not to mention, the level of difficulty of the lessons you have been pulling off lately. Wow! Great work. Take a break & celebrate the accomplishment for sure, but we are looking forward to hearing more of your playing in the future.

Posted by: HungryForHeaven Apr 15 2011, 07:39 AM

It is a very impressing accomplishment, considering the quality of your takes. On average just over a week per lesson for over two years.. Big respect to you!

H4H

Posted by: purple hayes Apr 15 2011, 10:42 AM

Thanks for all the kind words everyone!

I've got a couple more videos that I'm working on, then I'm going to take a little break.

Posted by: Fran Apr 15 2011, 10:45 AM

Big Congrats Purple, you are our very first Ultimate Guitar Hero, and you certainly deserve it
Your takes are awesome and inspiring!

I believe we will need to create a brand new XP level for monster players ike you to grind!

Keep them coming

Posted by: Fran Apr 15 2011, 11:37 AM

By the way just added the news to our GMC Journal, and also featured it on the knowledge base main page

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Journal_2011-04-15_Purple_Hayes_Rocks_REC_Program
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

Posted by: thefireball Apr 15 2011, 12:11 PM

WOW, man! The very first to ascend this high - that's so great! I'm happy for your accomplishment!

Posted by: Mudbone Apr 15 2011, 09:08 PM

Congratulation, thats quite an accomplishment

Posted by: Kristian Hyvarinen Apr 15 2011, 10:59 PM

A great accomplishment... and no doubt you've earned it. Inspiring.

Posted by: Blister Apr 16 2011, 12:48 AM

Wow! That sounded great! You are an inspiration to a "weakling smurf" like me. Just curious though, are you saying this is your 81st REC within two years? Congrats!

Gary

Posted by: purple hayes Apr 16 2011, 01:31 AM

Well, it's my 81st passing lesson in a little over 2 years. I had a couple of failures along the way (4, I think). I re-posted passing takes on 3 of them and will hopefully post a passing take on the 4th soon.

Hang in there, smurf. Practice every day and ask questions in the forum when you get stuck. You can PM me directly if you want to.

Posted by: Kristian Hyvarinen Apr 16 2011, 08:27 AM

Too bad I still don't see the title Ultimate under your name here in the forums... won't believe till I see it.

I've been thinking of doing this same thing (to get good and be recognized by doing REC after REC after REC) but I've come to realize the way for me is probably going to be a reverse of that - first I'll train my technique and playing skills to the top (wherever I can be contended, still looking) using mainly exercises and freestyle jamming and then I'll get to know all the variety of styles and tips GMC has to offer.

I think both of these are methods that take patience and hard work. However, I do think it's possible to get good any way, as long as you keep playing.

Posted by: maharzan Apr 17 2011, 05:00 AM

Yup.. Patience is a must. The more you play the better you will get, thats for sure.. BUT, you will need to practice harder lessons each time. There was a time while I was back at school. I was like one of the best guitarist back then. I could play hotel california god damn it. And then, there were these kids who hardly strummed chords. Every year passed by and I was like, what, they got better and better and I am stuck with the same thing? Obviously, they practiced lot with licks from Metallica and what not (I wasn't into that).. so you know what the lesson is here.

You will eventually get there. 2 years is a lot of time. I initially joined here thinking 1 year is long enough to master speed and theory but its been 2 years now, still haven't got there.

Posted by: Kristian Hyvarinen Apr 17 2011, 07:09 AM

Dunno about theory, but you should know that your speed is WAY out there.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Apr 17 2011, 06:16 PM

That's a monster achievement, I congratulate you sincerely!

This is the proof that love towards guitar, patience, consistence, and strong will - eventually pay off. Way to go mate!

Posted by: Blister Apr 17 2011, 11:36 PM

Averaging more than three a month! Amazing!