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The F5 is the definitive professional photographers camera. The 35mm SLR never got any better.

For those of us who still like to "paint with light," there is nothing like the nuances you can get...

Yeah, less TV and more practicing, and for me the video games also compete for attention.

I think it's good to learn a lot of instruments, eventually some will stick more than others.

I think...

The Music is really in your head. Whatever's in your hands is just a tool.
Now, find a buddy or two to pass tunes back and forth.
You know what they say: "Two heads are better'n one"

Bravo.
We’d all be better off if we followed your example.

Within a span of 5 years I took up bass, guitar, drums and keyboards. For me, each instrument helps to build on the other; (kind of a 'cross-pollination' as someone here at MC recently put it). I...

There are no rules, that I'm aware of, concerning how you learn or what instrument you concentrate on.
As Mr. Hopkins mentioned, just have fun with it.
For what it's worth, taking what you learn...

Marty is spot on regarding the importance of rhythm (the value of drumming, etc). It's what music is predicated on; even free playing, solo, whatever - the player(s) always has a sense of time in...

All the answer you need.

There are people at every jam who can play all the chords, but have a weak sense of rhythm. Your background as a drummer is much more relevant than you're giving it credit for. Who cares if you can...

Back in the 90s I got lots of invaluable support on my beginner's nervous self-doubt - from either this list or the Comando listserv. I recently wrote about my 20+ year mandolin learning journey,...

First time through with a golden gate pick, second time through with a Fender 346 medium. Some flubs, just started working on this one yesterday.

1 year, self taught - trying to get feedback...

Just noticed this via Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX3NMHG8IaKYe?fo=1

That's a pretty great playlist!

Well, I have observed that are several types of critics of those who play music. First, there are those people who can't/don't play a musical instrument or sing and are overly critical in pointing...

Just got back from Grey Fox. Is there a better place on earth than the Walsh Farm that weekend in July? Saw a mando "workshop"of sorts with Sam Bush and Sierra Hull playing and talking about a few...

What you are playing sounds good, but I am inclined to think you could progress faster if you had more regular feedback.

Sometimes going to a regular jam session does the trick, because it...

Sounds good to me.

Play faster!

I will join the ranks and say that everything sounds good to me. I am also a BIG believer in being 'self-taught' . . . so, keep up the good work!

For not having any live mandolin players to get advice from or jam, you are doing great. Keep it up, your progress will continue to grow. Best of luck.

Grimm, very nice picking. I'll repeat what a lot have already said. I wish I sounded like that at one year, so good work! Yes, try playing faster to push yourself. What I used to do was play with the...

Grimm - Right from the begining of my mandolin playing,i did what i'd done decades ago on banjo,used reordings to play along with. I don't know if you do this already,but if not,give it a try. Play a...

Yes, Grimm, I agree with the general opinion that your play quite well and also concur with the other suggestions.

One thing I noted, though: you might take another listen to Baron's version of...

Good job with your progress. Impressive for 1 year of self teaching.

Are you able to play chords along with tune videos? If not, you might want to spend some time with chord accompaniment of...

Good progress! I don't think it's been brought up: do you play with other people? It's really important. At whatever tempo, it's like leaving the safety of the nest. And it will definitely make you a...

Also, I just looked at your channel and see the progress documenting you did from day one! Great work, and keep posting!

Baron

I agree with everyone else so far! Stellar progress for only one year in (I wish I sounded like that at one year)! It does seem like most of your right hand movement is coming from your wrist, and...