I’ve been building something new, behind the scenes for the last 2 and a half years. It’s for two types of guitar players: 1️⃣ You’ve been improvising and soloing for a little while… but it still feel like guessing or noodling or just sort of playing scales. 2️⃣ You’re newer to guitar… finally playing songs… maybe you’ve never learned a scale, but… and you’re ready to finally start playing playing solos and improvising lines. Either way, you want the same thing: That moment where you realize: “Wait… I can actually do this.” Tomorrow I’ll share the full breakdown for my new “Target Note Solo System” and how you can get in early for less and with more support 😊 I'm only going to be able to open so many spots, so if you want me to send it to you first, comment/reply “SOLO”.

What do you usually have or breakfast?? I know it's a weird question...but a friend the other day shared with me his dream of opening an American breakfast place in Scotland, so I was thinking about it. And it got me thinking...what are we all eating in the mornings? I usually just have coffee, unless my wife baked cookies or something and then I eat one of those because they are there when I pass them 🙃🫣 I know @Tim Hess has scrapple and had to teach us all what that is 🙃

Let's get honest... What's your biggest struggle right now - where do you need help from the group? I'll share mine in the first comment 🫣 Guitar is a Rollercoaster in case you haven't noticed. Up... Down... Up... Down... You're excited to practice, but then you walk by your guitar for the 10th time that day. It can definitely be a love hate relationship 😆 But, there comes is a point in everyone's journey where things get really hard, like "Im never going to be able to do this, hard" For some it's a song, for others it's a solo, even landing those first few chords can make you feel like giving up. But here's a little secret. Its at this pivotal point where everything will change for you. You'll slow down, you'll take a step back, you'll ask for help. You see, most players stop right before they realize, we were never meant to learn in isolation. So I challenge you this week, share the struggle, ask for help, and watch how powerful this community can be.

I shared this in my Day 5 of the Kickstart challenge and Jake suggested that it needed a standalone post in the Wins category. It really does feel like a win. I haven’t historically had great confidence in my voice but I have to admit that I am gaining some level of comfort with it and feel that it is something I can improve. When I was young - early elementary school - my music teacher was always pushing me to be in the school choir but then when my voice starting cracking at about age 11 she stopped. I don’t recall any specific negative comments but i certainly wasn’t invited to participate as much or in the same way. Anyway, it’s only been in the last couple of years I’ve stated to be more open to sharing anything and I’m hoping to eventually work up the confidence to maybe play and sing at an open mic. This song is featured in the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special where Kevin Bacon sings it with the band The Old 97s. Hope you enjoy it.

There are endless lessons, apps, and methods available today. Which resources have actually helped you improve? Do you prefer video lessons, tabs, ear training, or playing along with backing tracks? What would you like more of inside this community?