Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?

Subject: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: kerryguy7
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:11 AM

Hi folks!
I just wanted to introduce myself and ask anyone else here if they are new members as well?
I am just learning the acoustic guitar and I would appreciate any advice and encouragement from any of you "more accomplished" members/musicians out there! (Trust me...that is ALL of you!)
I am 55 years old so learning anything new at this point in my life is a bit more of a challenge BUT I am looking forward to mastering this guitar...at least a 'we bit!
Thanks and nice to meet all of you folks!

Tom

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Spot
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:15 AM

hallo Kerryguy...

      I'm not a newbie..been around 6/7 years...Welcome from me.I don't think there's an easy way to play guitar..    Patience an' practice etc and lots of it!! Don't give up...Come back here often for advice and support...they're mostly good folk here. What style are you wanting to play?
            
                     Best Regards ...Spot

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Scrump
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:17 AM

Welcome to Mudcat, Tom. This is the place to get any info or advice. There is no shortage of 'expert' opinions (some more expert than others) around here! :-)

It would be worth your while learning how to use the 'search' and 'filter' facilities, as a lot of your questions may already have been answered in the past. Don't let that stop you asking away, though, if you need any advice, etc.

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Peace
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:19 AM

Hi.

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:21 AM

Welcome to the 'Cathouse Tom. It's a good place to hang out and there are a lot of very good musicians here to answer your questions.

I'm not a newbie either - been here round about five years, but it seems a lot longer!

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: skipy
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:27 AM

Welcome, what is yor geographical location?
Skipy

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Spot
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:30 AM

Ermmm...

       Kerry?       :-)

       Spot

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: wysiwyg
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 09:56 AM

It would be worth your while learning how to use the 'search' and 'filter' facilities, as a lot of your questions may already have been answered in the past. Don't let that stop you asking away, though, if you need any advice, etc...

That is the BEST statement of reality here I've ever seen (thanks, Scrump!). Likewise, if someone answers a question with something like: "Been discussed a million times;" it's most likely that's meant as an encouragement to plumb Mudcat's treasures, and not as a dismissal of the question.

Another real good thing to keep in mind is this equally brilliant bit (from JimLad): ... we're not writers. Much of what we may consider to be, constructive criticism, gets misinterpreted, taken out of context and blown out of proportion.... You will find many examples of the various posters going back to explain "That's not what I meant" and probably many more cases where the individual has left the room (sometimes for days) not even knowing that he/she has offended someone.....

So welcome, and take it light!

~Susan

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Scrump
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 10:15 AM

So welcome, and take it light!

Yes, above all, have fun!

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Beer
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 10:26 AM

Welcome and do stay awhile.
Yeh man, where ya from??
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: GUEST,Marion
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 10:44 AM

Hi Tom, and welcome to Mudcat.

As far as finding resources for guitar learning, I'd start by browsing through these threads and finding tips that suit your level - most of the content is about acoustic guitar - and there are links to other threads at the top and throughout.

Tips for pickers part 1

Tips for pickers part 2

Tips for pickers part 3

There isn't as much talk now at Mudcat about guitar picking as there was a few years back, probably due in part to the death of Rick Fielding, an avid poster and guitar teacher (among many other talents). However, several of the posters in these threads are still active, for example M.Ted, John Hardy, Mooh, and Mark Clark. If you post a new thread with a guitar question, you'll get responses.

Good luck, Marion

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 10:50 AM

If you want to see a forum where newbies REALLY get jumped on, try lurking for a bit at turbobricks.

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 11:19 AM

Welcome from Yorkshire.

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Shaneo
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 11:43 AM

Welcome from Dublin [Ireland] This site has given me rakes of useful help , lots of good people here

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: deadfrett
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 12:05 PM

Welcome Tom..I signed on about three weeks ago after many years of browsing and posting as Guest..This is a great site. Cheers
Dave

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: MMario
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 12:10 PM

welcome,welcome,welcome to the 'cat.

It's been mentioned that there are plenty of more or less expert opinions available here.

'struth!

and beyond that - there are tons of just plain opinions as well -- don't let them scare you off!

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Jim Lad
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 12:11 PM

Good Morning all!
From the Frost Highlands of Victoria, Vancouver Island BC.

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Jim Lad
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 12:11 PM

Frosty Highlands
I need coffee!

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: wysiwyg
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 12:28 PM

Your caffeine-stream has too much blood in it.

~S~

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: mick p r.m s.c
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 02:40 PM

I am new as well, just a few weeks. WELCOME from Walton On The Naze Essex.

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: growler
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 04:25 PM

You will always be wellcome in Rochester ( Kent )

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 06:39 PM

not me, but Gidday from Oz.

sandra (chorus singer & admirer of people who can sing without losing the tune, & people who can play instruments, whether beginners or experts)

Subject: RE: Hi folks...who else here is a newbie?
From: Folkiedave
Date: 14 Mar 07 - 06:52 PM

Welcome.