TL;DR: I'm going to fix somethings here/ streamline - you're input is requested... Please take the poll! It's been made aware to me that I need to help you know how to go from point A to point B, etc within this community. 😒 Life has often gotten in the way of me helping this community to be what my vision for it was almost two years ago, when I started it. Part of me feels like it should be farther along than it is, but wisdom says instead focusing on what isn't or what hasn't worked thus far, instead let's focus on what is working and how to improve it upon that... 🙂 So I want to cut anything that doesn't need to be here (cut out the fluff), remove anything that is confusing or that isn't streamlined, and make the flow here a lot more obvious and easier to navigate. With all that being said, how can I improve what is offered here? 🙄 I'm taking every and all suggestions to soft relaunch this community, because I myself and a few others see the potential here. 😃 What would you like to see more of here: Please take the poll: 👇

@Ricardo Ponce!! Thanks for being here!

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🎯 Challenge Goals: * Build momentum by showing up with your guitar daily—even if only for 5–10 minutes. * Post weekly videos or updates in the group. * Win small prizes and recognition inside the community. * End the month with a stronger practice habit, better chops, and maybe even a song or solo under your belt. --- 💡 How It Works: 🔁 Daily Challenge (Optional, but Encouraged): * Commit to 10 minutes of focused guitar time daily. * Follow the weekly theme. * Post quick wins, “aha” moments, riffs, or struggles in the group (text, photo, or short video). 📆 Weekly Challenge (Core Focus): Each week introduces a new theme or skill area. You are encouraged to post a short video or progress report by Sunday night. --- 🗓️ Weekly Breakdown: Week 1 (July 1–7): Theme:Warmups & Fundamentals Challenge: Post a 30–60 sec clip of your daily warmup or chord exercise. Bonus: Try a new warmup you’ve never done before. Week 2 (July 8–14): Theme: Riffs & Rhythm Challenge: Learn and post a simple blues, rock, or country riff. Bonus: Play it to a metronome or backing track and tag a friend to join. Week 3 (July 15–21): Theme: Chord Mastery & Changes Challenge: Post a chord progression or song section you’re working on. Bonus: Use a looper pedal or backing track if you’ve got one. Week 4 (July 22–28): Theme: Soloing & Improv Challenge: Record a short solo or improv over a backing track. Bonus: Try using just the pentatonic scale or one new lick. Final Days (July 29–31): Theme: Wrap-Up & Celebration Challenge: Reflect or record something that shows how far you’ve come—play the full song, share your mindset shift, or even just post a short message of encouragement. --- 🏆 Incentives (optional): * Post all 4 weekly challenges? Win a custom pick set, exclusive Google Meet call, or free mini coaching. * Best improv, biggest breakthrough, or most inspiring story? Get featured and rewarded. --- 📣 Kickoff Post Template (for Skool/Facebook): 🚨 JULY CHALLENGE BEGINS NOW 🚨

I dropped the ball with the last 5 day challenge, twice I believe… life has just become more challenging since kids are home from school, summer gigs… I’m gonna try to get caught back on some things like content creation, finishing courses/ ebooks that I started, etc, but I also may be putting out more offers in the near future too… If you’ve received value from some of my free content, coaching calls, etc, please consider investing in your future as a guitar hero, even if your status as a future guitar hero is only between you and those close to you… I’d like to help those would want to build up online social media/ YouTube presence… so please let me know if that interests you… Also if you could let me know what has interested you and what hasn’t, that would be helpful also… For example, what brought you here, why have you stayed, but what could be better…?! All this to be said, stay tuned, more to come here soon… thanks !