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Really well played matt. i enjoyed that.

I just recieved my new axe! She plays like a dream. This is a Fender american telecaster. The tone has that classic country chicken pickin i was looking for. Danny

Hi Neil, and Wim. Ditto @Wim VD1. When I finished the course I did ask the same question, now what. It was a long road for me but I did have some experience before starting his course so I was filing in a lot gaps. I still use it for reference from time to time. I thought of taking his blues class but for me I seem to improvise and learn blues pretty fast. I struggled improvising in country music for some reason. this past year I've spent some time on chicken pickin and that's what I have been study. Im not even close to where I need to be but I know with PPP (patience, perseverance, and practice) I will get there. In this part of my surroundings is all country based so the need to play country is a must, mix with blues. I was playing a weekly gig at the local pub but it since went under. But now we have a BBQ joint that wants live music so I am trying to get a band together to play some Saturday nights. So ive got to some how handle learning new concepts as well as new material for the singer that wants to do, really its not that hard to play most of the songs he wants to play. but I love a challenge. Well, I guess folks out there studying Steve's course hang in there and take one step at a time. learning to play what you love isn't easy but nothing is. hang in there, you can achieve your goals what they may be. As Wim said, Lets see where it goes from here. Danny P.S. here is a pick of my new axe.

@Wim VD1 @NeilES335 Thank you. Wim, I've been working on trying to stay in chord shapes with my lead playing. Its made a world of difference. Neil, your right i do need to turn it up in the mix. I worked on that solo for a week and when i went to record it every take i did i never played it exactly the same way twice. Danny

Thank you @Nutty 1 I was using this song to practice my triads on the electric guitar and it turn out that was the easiest part of it all. The lead solo took some effort and getting the beat down was the most challenging for me. It had an awkward rhythm. but I appreciate your kind words, Mandy. Danny

Pure Prairie League Amie. This song was more challenging than I expected. Anyway here is my attempt at it. Danny

@Wim VD1 That was excellent! It has been a real treat to hear your stages of guitar playing. You have come so far. Well played!!! Danny

Hey @Triple-o I use my pinky finger it lets me free up my other fingers to still make chords. I would try what feels more comfortable for you. good luck Danny

Thank you Wim.

Thank you @Nutty 1 It feels good to get back playing and recording again. Danny

here is my entry for this month, if some one would like to sing this song pm me please, I can't do it but I thought it fit this months theme . Danny the bad moon a rising<<<<

Hey everyone, sorry for the long delay but the final mix is in the box. It felt so good to record again. Danny

@Nutty 1 im so sorry for your husbands medical problems. a fire is one thing but medical is its own league I wish your husband well and a quick recovery. my prayers or with you. Danny

hey everyone!! im finally hooking up my studio again. what a great feeling. btw @matonanjin way to go pack!!!!! lol I couldn't resist either. Danny

Hey guys I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while. For those that didn't know I had a fire in my house. but just a little update I've got the computer back up in my clean room now but my studio seemed to have more damage than I thought. btw smoke gets in everything!!! but my studio should be up and running by the end of the month they tell me,,,can't wait!!! ive got the kitchen up and going and loving fresh cooked meals. sorry for letting down the group on the callab. I wish everyone well. Danny ps sorry its not guitar related.

I feel your pain. Im sorry this happen to you, and im glad you are ok. Im still cleaning up after my fire. but thankfully we are still here. My new appliances should arrive in a week and i can get back to a home cooked meal. these hungry man dinners are awful! Danny

thank you everyone for thinking of me. I put a short mix of the song before the fire that of recovered. I'm attempting to do the lead snd fills as i type . im trying guys, Danny

thank you so much @NeilES335 I wiped down the computer and guitars and it seems I got really lucky. my neighbor invinted me to play and I told him I don't think my mind was in to playing but I soon realized it was the best release I could have ask for. I should say I have been trembling this whole time until I grab the guitar and started playing. what a release !!you start to evaluate life when things like this happen, the guitar has been my life with the help of god!!! he saved me. I'm just glad I have this guitar family I can talk to. thank you neil and @Steve Krenz Danny

Hey everyone i have some not so good news. late last night i woke up to a fire. i managed to catch it before it got out of hand. Ive got a lot of clean up to do. Im not sure how my equipment is, they need a lot of cleaning as well. not sure when i can get to song, sorry. Danny

Hey guys, A little update on the progress of the song, I've done some rough drafts on the mixing, now I am working on fills and I think im gonna add in some acoustic guitar and keys so "bare" with me folks. Danny

@gotto If you have a stetting you prefer please send that as well. I love Muti options and it helps to have a lot of layers. Danny

@gotto let me know if I can help or need to do something. Danny

I like this @Nutty 1 ill have to try something! most of what we do around here is just pull out the old acoustic guitar and play. I might just film it too. Danny

@Wim VD1thank you. Merle around here is a staple.(Texas) lol! all though Jonny and Ryan are great!!! I love their music. BTW You did an excellent job on Layla !!!! that is a great song! Danny

Ok the mix is in the box. sorry about the other file. this is just rough draft. I want to add some other things to it but I need lyrics to feel a mood for the song. Danny