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Never ever allow a third party to undermine your sense of self worth - because if you do the only person who loses out is you.
So with that said.... take my 5 minute rule!
Practice 5 minutes every day. When I say practice I mean attempt something you are struggling with - something that is new to you.
By focusing on 5 minutes a day you are creating a goal which is achievable - no matter how busy your lifestyle. By hitting your goals every day you will grow in confidence and the finger memory you generate by picking your guitar up every day will get you improving in no time.
What seems like such an easy task initially can still prove too much for some. Once you get those first 3 chords down you will be amazed at how much you just want to keep playing those 3 chords!!! Because they will sound amazing! Well thats fine - keep playing those 3 chords but never forget to spend 5 minutes doing something you cannot do too.
You will be amazed at how your 5 minutes will turn into 10 - 20 - 30 - 60 but if it doesn't - it doesn't matter.
So get started with the 5 minutes a day and I will guarantee you in 12 months time you will be amazed at how far you have progressed.
Final tip - spend less time worrying about what you may achieve, less time worrying about why you didn't start sooner and enjoy the moment you have with the guitar - and don't let anyone spoil that moment for you especially some idiot in a guitar shop.
Went to see her a few months ago and she was very impressive indeed.
loved by Kurt Cobain ( and me) and a regular in top album lists.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuvXUV_rJF4
Shop staff can always be arses gender has little to do with it .
And this applies to anyone starting out with their first guitar.
Yes, I read the autobiography, brilliant book.
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Keep playing and keep learning.
(Don't learn too much though as like you I play a bit of folky music these days, any more than 3 chords and we'll run you out of town. We don't don't like no new fancy-pants 4 chord songs.)
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loads of middle aged fat Americans were posting pictures of semi nude models with Gretsches and making cringeworthy comments
i post one picture of me naked with a stratocaster and I get banned!
its not like it wasn't covering 'the bits'
Rory Block
That shop should (as others have said) be named and shamed, disgraceful attitude. The fact that you have to say this, in 2017, is thoroughly depressing. Forget the needledicks in that shop, they're not worth a second thought.
Also, talk of great female guitarists gives me chance to post this. Gemma Thompson of Savages: what a glorious racket she makes. Carry on making a glorious racket, Blackjack:
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