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Posted by: am3s22i Feb 6 2012, 02:29 AM
hello guys..
im james from the philippines,just recently joined GMC,so far im overwhelmed with the lessons..dunno where should i start.
i could say my skill is between beginner going intermediate.
also hope that i could find some friends here.
regards,
james
Posted by: casinostrat Feb 6 2012, 02:38 AM
Hey man welcome to GMC! I have always wanted to visit the Philippines! What styles of music do you like to play or listen to? The instructors here are a very talented group, and they are here to help you achieve your guitar goals! Hope you enjoy your time here! 
Posted by: thefireball Feb 6 2012, 03:29 AM
Hey man! I'd like to take the opportunity to be your friend. 
I added you as a friend. We hope you have a great time here at GMC. Yes, what genres of music do you like? I'm mostly into metal these days. I like a melody though.
Posted by: am3s22i Feb 6 2012, 03:32 AM
thanks man for the welcome, im into rock metal thing.. im looking forward on learning some speed licks, sweep picking, tapping ..
I added you as a friend. We hope you have a great time here at GMC. Yes, what genres of music do you like? I'm mostly into metal these days. I like a melody though.hey man, thanks for the add. of course we could be friends, we are in the same genre.
Posted by: thefireball Feb 6 2012, 03:37 AM
Oh that's cool! My favorite bands of rock and metal are: Red, Demon Hunter, Skillet, Red Seas Fire, Paul Wardingham, and Andy James...just to name a few.
Heard of them? Who do you like to listen to?
Posted by: am3s22i Feb 6 2012, 03:52 AM
Heard of them? Who do you like to listen to?im sorry, i never heard them. but i will do look at them on youtube, thanks. im into dream theater a lot, megadeth, metallica, coheed and cambria, etc.
Posted by: Blister Feb 6 2012, 04:30 AM
Glad you're here, James! I know what you mean about not knowing where to start. I would recommend putting the names of your favorite bands in the "Search" bar (above right) & see what lessons pop up. Also, click the "Guitar Lessons" tab (above left) & then click the genres you are interested in. Ask questions in the forum & be sure to join the video chats! GMC is amazing!
Gary
Posted by: Alex Feather Feb 6 2012, 06:19 AM
Hello!!! Welcome to GMC! Happy to meet you!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 6 2012, 08:20 AM
Welcome James! I'm Todd This is a killer place to make friends and make music! You can interact with myself and the other instructors direclty in our almost daily video chat's now so jump in! The calender is on the front page, just scroll down a bit.
Todd
im james from the philippines,just recently joined GMC,so far im overwhelmed with the lessons..dunno where should i start.
i could say my skill is between beginner going intermediate.
also hope that i could find some friends here.
regards,
james
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 6 2012, 08:27 AM
Hey James! Welcome to GMC man! You are going to be in for a treat, as there are literally TONS of lessons on technique here as the guys suggested, use the SEARCH bar and if it does not sire the desired results in the first try, fill in the menu which will appear in the right side of the screen after your first search and fill in the level you desire and the other details which will narrow your search to the exact results 
In the mean time, I would suggest you check out the bottom of the homepage and see the video chat schedule there my session is happening each Thursday at 8PM London time and we are dealing with modes! I am also hosting http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=42300 a nice activity in which I am posting a new lick each week - various styles and difficulty levels. You get assignments and detailed feedback on them give it a try if you'd like.
see you around the forum and don't shy away from asking us whatever you wish to know
Cosmin
Posted by: am3s22i Feb 6 2012, 08:54 AM
I know what you mean about not knowing where to start. I would recommend putting the names of your favorite bands in the "Search" bar (above right) & see what lessons pop up. Also, click the "Guitar Lessons" tab (above left) & then click the genres you are interested in. Ask questions in the forum & be sure to join the video chats! GMC is amazing!Gary
Heya Gary, thanks for the tips! i will check the sched for the video chat.
Hi Sir Alex, Likewise. thanks for the warm welcome!
This is a killer place to make friends and make music! You can interact with myself and the other instructors direclty in our almost daily video chat's now so jump in! The calender is on the front page, just scroll down a bit. Todd
Hi Todd, yes i will find a video lesson that will fit my shcedule thanks!
as the guys suggested, use the SEARCH bar and if it does not sire the desired results in the first try, fill in the menu which will appear in the right side of the screen after your first search and fill in the level you desire and the other details which will narrow your search to the exact results In the mean time, I would suggest you check out the bottom of the homepage and see the video chat schedule there
my session is happening each Thursday at 8PM London time and we are dealing with modes! I am also hosting http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=42300 a nice activity in which I am posting a new lick each week - various styles and difficulty levels. You get assignments and detailed feedback on them give it a try if you'd like.see you around the forum and don't shy away from asking us whatever you wish to know
Cosmin
Heya Cosmin, thanks man. will be subscribing to cosmin lick workshop sooner!
Posted by: Sinisa Cekic Feb 6 2012, 04:24 PM
Welcome to the site man ! It is important to make plan for yourself- what you're interested at the first place, and then slowly start practicing, lesson by lesson. Here you have covered all areas, and also graded lessons, depending on the weight of the same.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Feb 6 2012, 04:30 PM
Hello James - welcome to GMC 
Let us know if you need any help anytime !
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 6 2012, 05:01 PM
Hi friend! Welcome to the site!
Let me invite you to check the "Intensive Technique Course" that it's perfect for your level. I'm giving it every Friday at 19 hs (London Time) Vía video chat. Check out the program here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=42832
Posted by: am3s22i Feb 7 2012, 03:02 AM
! It is important to make plan for yourself- what you're interested at the first place, and then slowly start practicing, lesson by lesson. Here you have covered all areas, and also graded lessons, depending on the weight of the same.Hi Sir, thanks. yes i've been practicing little finger workout by dejan farkas, and man im stuck on it for about a week now.
Let us know if you need any help anytime !
Hi Sir, thank you. just want to ask something, i know that mastering an exercise is not an overnight work, but may i ask what is the average day to master any exercise? i practice daily for about 2-3 hours. currently i focus on one exercise for the whole day, for the whole week until i can play it at the right speed. is that ok? or do i have to divide my practice schedule? thanks!
Let me invite you to check the "Intensive Technique Course" that it's perfect for your level. I'm giving it every Friday at 19 hs (London Time) Vía video chat. Check out the program here: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=42832
Hi Sir, i've checked your thread it was really good and fit for my level, definitely gonna subscribe on it. thanks!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Feb 7 2012, 10:59 AM
I usually have more than one thing that I'm practising but I try not to have too many things. If you have 2-3 hours I would personally work on more than one exercise. There is always a limit to how much progress you can make in a day at one thing because your body and brain gets tired.. so use the time you have to your advantage and let you body and brain work on different tasks instead of getting burnt out with just one.
That's my approach but if your approach is working for you then there's no need to change it
Posted by: Alex Feather Feb 7 2012, 04:41 PM
im james from the philippines,just recently joined GMC,so far im overwhelmed with the lessons..dunno where should i start.
i could say my skill is between beginner going intermediate.
also hope that i could find some friends here.
regards,
james
Hello James! Welcome to GMC!!! The is a lot of lessons and a lot of material, also a very friendly community! Nice to meet you!
Posted by: am3s22i Feb 8 2012, 02:49 AM
That's my approach but if your approach is working for you then there's no need to change it
this is noted sir, will try to divide my practice session in to two exercise. yes i do feel getting burnt sometimes, especially when doing the same exercise for straight 2-3hrs. its been two week, i've finally put the whole exercise in my head but at slow speed 50bpm.. for the next days i will try to increase the tempo for that same exercise..hope that i could get it accurately at 100bpm
Posted by: JTaylor Feb 8 2012, 02:56 AM
im james from the philippines,just recently joined GMC,so far im overwhelmed with the lessons..dunno where should i start.
i could say my skill is between beginner going intermediate.
also hope that i could find some friends here.
regards,
james
Hey James and welcome! i was stationed in the Philippines off and on for the first part of 1989.What a cool place! I was up at Olongapo. Best wishes. You'll like this site!
Jon
Posted by: am3s22i Feb 8 2012, 06:55 AM
JonHi Jon, whoa 1989 was really long time ago, im still a child by that time
you know any tagalog word?
Posted by: JTaylor Feb 8 2012, 11:24 AM
you know any tagalog word? I probably won't spell these right but I will try.I'll also put the English definitions with them so you can see if I am right. Let's see: Kumusta? (How are you), Hinda ako nagsaslita ng Tagalog (I don't speak Tagalog).
That's about all I remember. Yeah, it was a long time ago (I'm 43) but I remember it like it was yesterday
. I actually remember the apartment I rented was at 100 Kessing Street. I was dating a girl who was from Leyte. I managed to get out of Olongapo and go out into the countryside and those are some of the prettiest areas I have ever seen.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Feb 8 2012, 12:00 PM
you know any tagalog word? Only thing I really know about the Philippines is that is where Kali (Escrima) comes from !
Posted by: JTaylor Feb 8 2012, 12:28 PM
Okay Ben, what is Kali? Oh, it's Escrima! Okay Ben, what is Escrima?
I was in Okinawa and the Philippines in 1989 (whoa Jon, that was a hundred years ago ! ) and I don't recall hearing it. Is it a type of doughnut?
Posted by: Ben Higgins Feb 8 2012, 12:48 PM
I was in Okinawa and the Philippines in 1989 (whoa Jon, that was a hundred years ago ! ) and I don't recall hearing it. Is it a type of doughnut?Hehe.. well it's a martial art that originated in the Philippines and it uses sticks and knives. Whilst many martial arts are empty handed, the Philippines has always had a blade culture so their martial art reflects that by being a weapon based system. Very effective and painful !
Posted by: am3s22i Feb 9 2012, 03:13 AM
That's about all I remember. Yeah, it was a long time ago (I'm 43) but I remember it like it was yesterday
. I actually remember the apartment I rented was at 100 Kessing Street. I was dating a girl who was from Leyte. I managed to get out of Olongapo and go out into the countryside and those are some of the prettiest areas I have ever seen. you're memory is good man, that is all correct. how about "mahal kita ( i love you)" "mabuhay! (sort of welcome greet).. really nice sir, filipina's are one great lover.
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