I see headstock tuners getting a lot of hate. Unless my amp has a built in tuner, headstock tuners are all I have used in the last 15 years. What should I be using? What’s wrong with headstock tuners?

Ok, I feel crazy asking this, but this one is for my fellow songwriters. I’ve written about 40-50 songs. Some good, some not - as expected. However, the ones I feel are the best are the ones I’ve written in my sleep. I wake up with the entire song in my brain, ready for me to record. I just simply have to learn to play the parts. This accounts for about 6-7 of my songs. Has this happened to anyone else, or do I need more therapy? 😂 Please tell me I’m not alone.

I’ve tried to learn finger picking for several years. As long as I’m not really thinking about my fingers and trying to stay in rhythm/time, I can do ok. But the second I lapse and focus my thoughts on my fingers, it all goes south. Usually only a minute or two. How can I keep my fingers going in rhythm for an extended period of time??? I thought it would come with time and practice, but I’m not so sure anymore.

Who is your favorite guitar player? I have a few. Eric Clapton Eddie Van Halen Jimi Hendrix Stevie Ray Vaughan Edge Zakk Wylde Randy Rhodes

I posted about getting a practice routine together a couple weeks ago. Well, I think I am going to ditch the lessons (let me know what you think), and try to compile a weekly practice session for myself. Lessons have been good, but all I have seemed to learn is songs (that’s awesome BTW )!!! I know a lot about theory and how things work in my head but need to put it into a physical sense (playing). Again, what, or how, would you do this? I need structure, that’s why I did lessons. That, and just wanting to play again, as well as have a hobby and get out! The lessons are just costing too much. Any help appreciated. Sorry if this is a double post. Just am passionate about guitar and am 51 and just want to get better!