Let me be the first to introduce myself: I'm Mel Williams, I've played guitar for over 30 years, and taught guitar for over 20 years, and now also ukulele, and bass guitar. I've played with and/or for some amazing musicians, like Grammy Award winning saxophonist Chad LB (who has played with Chris Botti, and Taylor Swift), and David Russell (Grammy Award winning classical guitarist) studied with Matt Slotkin DMA from Eastman, and Hugh Douglass (studied with Paul Bollenback), among others. I have played on stages big and small from solo, to orchestras, Big Band, and Small Jazz Combos, led a few of them myself, weddings, funerals, parties, Worship events, etc. Even with all that being said, this isn't about me, its about you. Ultimately, how I can help you Unleash Your Inner Guitar Hero, so for me to do that to the best of my ability I need you to do your part... Are you ready? If so, let's go! Everyone has a different reason for joining this community… Maybe it was the courses, bonuses, live trainings, the chance to get 1:1 time with me, or the guest experts (could be you someday) This will allow you to make some life long connections here and allow us to celebrate you, your gifts, your wins, and support you every way we can along the way. If you have not posted your introduction yet... PLEASE TAKE 2 MINUTES TO GET IT DONE :) Go to STEP 2 to do so... IMPORTANT: Let’s help everyone rise up the leaderboard. The more you post, like other people’s posts, comment on posts, and like all their comments… the more we ALL WIN TOGETHER! Thank you for being here... I am truly grateful for YOU! Without further ado... let's get started!!!

Please answer as many, if not all these below: Where are you from? Have you played guitar before? If so, how long? If not, how long have you wanted to learn? What have you tried that hasn't worked up to this point? If you've had some success what was it? What would you like to get out of this group? How can you contribute to this community? Welcome to the group! If you're new to skool go here... If you're a beginner go here... Let's Unleash Your Inner Guitar Hero!

📌 START HERE: Your Guitar Hero Roadmap TL;DR - Pick one path below - whatever resonates below *(Read this first so you don’t feel overwhelmed)* If you’ve ever opened the classroom and thought **“Where do I even start?”** — this post is for you. You don’t need to do everything here. You just need to choose the *right next step*. Below are **three Guitar Hero paths**. Read them and pick the one that feels most true *right now*. --- 🟦 PATH 1 — Getting Back in the Game For rusty dads who feel stuck or inconsistent You’re probably here if: * You used to play but don’t feel confident anymore * You don’t know *what* to practice when you pick up the guitar * You feel guilty spending time on guitar because progress feels slow * You want to enjoy playing again without pressure Start here: Start Here Course (Orientation + mindset + how this system works — not just beginner guitar lessons) Free Practice Guide Weekly community challenges What you’ll get out of this path: ➡️ You’ll know *exactly* what to play when you pick up the guitar — and you’ll start feeling momentum again. --- 🟨 PATH 2 — Confidence & Consistency For dads who can play, but want to sound better and feel proud You’re probably here if: * You can play songs, but not as clean or confident as you’d like * You want visible progress without grinding for hours * You’d love to play confidently for family or friends Start here: Learn a Song in 6 Weeks • Guided 6-week program • Clear structure + finish line • Accountability built in **What you’ll get out of this path:** ➡️ You’ll confidently play a full song start to finish and actually feel proud doing it. --- 🟥 PATH 3 — Guitar Hero Mode For dads who want expression, improv, and identity locked in You’re probably here if: * Guitar is already part of your life again * You want to improvise, jam, or perform * You want deeper mastery, accountability, and direction