DianeB

Wikipedia has a good discussion of the format and the compromises that compression requires.

Wow, Mike, that's just lovely. Worthy of a a soundtrack!

@hespeler Welcome to the forum! I'm inclined to agree with @Fretless, who I know is an accomplished guitarist. Your feelings of frustration might arise from a natural tendency to compare your guitar skill to your proficiency in, shall we say, your neighboring skills. They give you a great head start. An experienced music educator could help you make the most of them without having to start from the very beginning, like many of us here. Stay in touch.

From the Guardian: 'A Part of You is Gone' ... In a city known for its creative output, the fires ravaged two neighborhoods musicians called home on opposite ends of Los Angeles. The fires affected high-profile performers as well as dozens of working musicians, destroying the instruments and home studios essential to their craft ....

Watch Live Lessons on the Guitar Gathering YouTube Channel HERE. 7:00 pm Central Time US 2025 LIVE LESSON DATES JANUARY 14th – Great Chord Moves in D 28th - Great Chord Moves in G FEBRUARY 11th - Great Chord Moves in C 18th - Jazz Guitar with Paulo Oliveira MARCH 11th - Improvise a Celtic Irish Song on Guitar 18th - Fingerstyle with Bryce Mullins APRIL 8th - The Belmont Guitar Ensemble Future dates and topics to be announced.

The dates are set for next year, July 20–26, 2025. Faculty will again be Toby Walker (seated, purple hat), Denise Adorante (seated, gray cap), Mike Rowling (who had to leave early this year for illness) and Chris Grampp, who will be new. Adam Levy is between Toby and Denise. Details and final pricing will be posted on the web site as plans firm up. Finally, I have our group picture. Can you believe this was early August? It's Maine!