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A motivator to practice effectively for me.
I had quit guitar a year and a half ago because it was hurting my hand. So I took up piano keyboard instead. But I missed guitar and came back to it in late June. I've since found ways to ease the stress on my left hand. Well, while practicing piano I was quite disorganized and found it hard to stay motivated. It dawned on me one day to make a record of what I was practicing and how I was using my time. So I put it in a spreadsheet. One surprise I got from this is that the spreadsheet turned out to be quite a motivator also. I'm posting this in case anyone finds this helpful. The video explains how to use it. A motivator to practice effectively for me. A motivator I call My Gamify success: This is one way I'm successful at acquiring additional motivation to practice, and practice effectively. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-tPQuBDbJ8 Blank spreadsheet template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DNGNmAF8M9xiAAfKVdox1_eydozjhNmM/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111625404969229748291&rtpof=true&sd=true
1 like • 13d
@Bill Stringfield I was doing the same thing, watching tons of YouTube videos and other things besides actually playing and practicing. This spreadsheet helped me to pretty much eliminate that (here I am writing comments - ha ha!). But I've been out of bed a short time and have already playing some. And yes, I'm logging it. 🙂
Need Your Love So Bad - My Attempt
Here is my "attempt" at Need Your Love So Bad. I played in the Intro solo, a little rhythm on one verse and the Outro solo. Hope everyone has a good week.
Need Your Love So Bad - My Attempt
1 like • 18d
Dang! That was cool, @Bill Stringfield! I really enjoyed that. You win the "Cool Dude of the Week" award!
1 like • 17d
@Bill Stringfield But in this case, they were deserved.
This weekend...
Hey everyone, What's everyone up to this weekend? Anything fun planned? Going to see any live shows? Any guitar practice on the cards? If so, let us know in the comments what you're planning to work on.
1 like • Jul 18
@Iain Brown I think that is the video I watched. I'd also like to hear you play it if you make a video. (hint, hint) 😁
0 likes • Jul 18
@Ben Johnsen Ha! You're ahead of me! I'd better get to work and take that nap!😄
Live Call Soon...
Hey everyone, Quick heads up regarding the live call starting shortly. I've changed it to Zoom to see if the quality is better on there. So when you go to the calendar and click on "Coffee Hour," there should be a Zoom link to click instead. See you shortly for a catch-up and a good old blues jam. Ben
1 like • Jul 16
Crap! I would have been able to make it on other days, but today I may be prevented from attending. I'll do my best.
1 like • Jul 16
@Ben Johnsen Yes, I appreciate that; but I would have rather made it there.
The universe is against me!!!
So this has been my past 24+ hours! My 7 year old has fractured and dislocated his arm after a nasty fall at school. So obviously no call tonight guys. He’s very distressed after his op and is very much a daddy’s boy. The op went well though so we’re just monitoring for any nerve damage. Sorry again guys. Thanks for understanding.
The universe is against me!!!
0 likes • Jul 2
OMG! That had to hurt! A brave boy and a great Dad!
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As a retired individual residing in Kansas, USA, I aspire to learn songs of various genres, classic Country songs, and improvisation.

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