Hi, I'm Ken

I have always had a fascination with guitars and in particular the Martin brand. I just finsihed reading the book "Inventing the American Guitar" a history of the Martin guitar and company. It was very interesting reading. Anyhow it got me to the point of purchasing a Martin D-16E rosewood from Sweetwater. So now I need to stop admiring the guitar and see if my 71 year old fingers and brain can learn to play it.

I think I've found the right place to start and have watched Lisa McCormicks beginner videos. A lot of good info, things I had never thought about with so many subtleties.

Wish me luck on this new journey in my life.

Ken

Hi Ken and welcome. I think you have definitely found the right place to start.

I'm 75 and have just completed Guitar Fundementals 1 & 2.

Lisa is amazing. Her teaching is spot on and I had little trouble learning from her. I think you will do very well.

Enjoy the journey. I wish you well in your endeavours.

All the best,

Joe

Hi Ken,

Best of luck

Wow!! Geezer alert!!

Ken, I'm trying to get these 71 year old fingers to behave! Hi @Joe105!

Good luck to all of us!

Hi Ken

Good luck - I'm new to the site too - but on having a look around it would appear that we are all in safe hands!

All the best

Garry

Thanks so much for the cordial greetings. I'm sure I will have many questions as I progress.

Ken

Originally Posted by: kennethdavidbriggs

Thanks so much for the cordial greetings. I'm sure I will have many questions as I progress.

Ken

And, Ken, if you haven't seen it maybe you want to see this thread (or jump in).

Yes, I did see the thread and I will add to it as I get time. Right now I'm making a place to practice so I won't be interupted and my practice won't annoy others in the house. We have a "mother-in-law suite" where I can set up my laptop and watch the lessons. I have a 24 inch stool for practice while sitting as well as a good sized mirror to be able to see my self in to check for posture and see if I am any where close when placing my fingers on the frets. I will post more as I progress.

Ken

Welcome and greetings, Ken, Joe, and Garry!

SO glad to have you 'in class'!

Ken, when I was a kid, my grandparents lived in Pennsylvania near the Martin Guitar Factory. I'll never forget them bringing me there for a factory tour!

Have fun, everybody![br]-Lisa

Lisa,

The Martin factory tour is high on my list along with the Grand Ole Oprey and Graceland. My sister lives in Delaware, so maybe on a vist back down to the lower 48 we can make it happen. Tomorrow a trip up to Anchorage to pick up my wife's daughter. I will definitley stop by the Guitar Center store and browse the acoustics in the "back room" and maybe pick up a few little things I need.

Ken