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Posted by: Darfuria Apr 11 2008, 03:44 PM

Hey guys, my name's Dan. I'm currently 19, and reside in the South West of the UK.

I started playing the guitar rather casually around 7 years ago, introduced to it by my Dad. Prior to that I played the keyboard when I was younger for about 3 years; although I don't play anymore, I was able to carry across some musical knowledge.

For the first 5 years of playing, my practice schedule was rather on and off, really. I didn't set myself any real goals, and although I was taking guitar lessons at school, I didn't really feel as if I progressed much. My best friend, Sean, came across as "a natural" and was and is talented way beyond his years. I always felt as if I was walking in his shadow, which I suppose I was really, but the jealousy and admiration never really inspired me to dedicate more time to practicing. I always had other things on the go or just didn't feel like it.

Recently I have been more motivated to have a stone-set schedule for practicing, and want to work my way towards and through goals that I set myself.

I have been browsing GMC for about a month now, and am truly impressed with the skill of the various instructors. I enjoy simply watching the lessons for musical value, and getting to hear other guitarists play.

When I started playing the guitar I got myself a very cheap classical guitar from a car boot sale. It was nothing fantastic, but it gave me something to practice on. A few weeks after I bought a Korean Squier Stratocaster (which later turned out to belong to a friend I made in school - he sold it to the guitar shop). After that I bought a bass, and then a 12 string acoustic, and then a cheap 6 string acoustic that I often carry around with me, to play at parties and the likes.

I am hoping to buy a Fretlight guitar soon. Having seen the technology and heard their theories and why tableture is a stupid method of learning how to play, I'm quite convinced that they are a revolutionary invention in learning how to play.

Anyway. When I'm not noodling or simply appreciating music, I'm a website developer. So, if your band is looking for something better than MySpace (a postering campaign I started recently to advertise my freelance website development) feel free to send me a message.

Cheers

Posted by: skennington Apr 11 2008, 03:48 PM

Hi Dan, welcome to GMC.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 11 2008, 04:01 PM

Hi Dan!!Welcome to GMC!

Posted by: Muris Varajic Apr 11 2008, 04:48 PM

Welcome Dan,have fun here!

Posted by: Smells Apr 11 2008, 04:50 PM

Hi & Welcome to GMC

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Apr 11 2008, 05:06 PM

Welcome Dan!

Posted by: Bondy Apr 11 2008, 05:21 PM

Hi Dan welcome to GMC

Posted by: Vinod Saranga Apr 11 2008, 05:22 PM

Welcome Dan
Wish you all the best with your guitar.

Posted by: Joe Kataldo Apr 11 2008, 05:30 PM

Welcome Dan

Posted by: audiopaal Apr 11 2008, 05:44 PM

Welcome to GMC

Hope you enjoy your stay

Posted by: Darfuria Apr 11 2008, 06:35 PM

Thank you all for your kind welcome

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Apr 11 2008, 07:40 PM

welcome Dan

Posted by: kaznie_NL Apr 11 2008, 07:43 PM

Welcome Dan!!

Posted by: Nick325 Apr 11 2008, 07:54 PM

welcome dan

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Apr 11 2008, 10:54 PM

Hello Dan ! Welcome to GMC ! Have a lot of fun here

Posted by: Trond Vold Apr 11 2008, 11:36 PM

Welcome!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Apr 12 2008, 12:33 AM

Welcome to GMC man!

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Apr 12 2008, 12:45 AM

welcome to GMC..

Posted by: Danilo Capezzuto Apr 12 2008, 09:18 AM

Welcome to GMC Dan!

Posted by: Darfuria Apr 12 2008, 01:34 PM

And thank you guys too!

Posted by: at lights end Apr 12 2008, 01:41 PM

welcome!

Posted by: Pablo Vazquez Apr 13 2008, 06:41 PM

Welcome to GMC!!

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Apr 13 2008, 08:28 PM

yeah, nice to meet you !!! Enjoy

Posted by: Luciana Segovia Apr 17 2008, 12:08 AM

Welcome Dan!

Posted by: audiopaal Apr 17 2008, 06:18 AM

Welcome Darfura

Glad you've joined, enjoy your stay

Posted by: Dejan Farkas Apr 22 2008, 05:34 PM

Welcome

Posted by: mattacuk Apr 22 2008, 05:37 PM

Welcome to Guitarmasterclass.net!!

Cool Intro, I am also into Web Design I am sure with GMC as your tool you will gain super skills in no time.

Good luck !!

Posted by: Skalde Apr 22 2008, 09:15 PM

Welcome to GMC