Hello TFGW Friends,
I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible effort and energy that’s been flowing through our community this month. I have noticed many of you embrace consistency over intensity and slow way down through your posts on the forum. Thank you for taking the brave step of sharing your practice and ongoing learning process with the group.
When you share parts of your journey, you create valuable learning opportunities and invite more voices into the discussion. You’re creating a ripple effect, and it’s clear that your efforts are not just advancing your skills — they are also motivating and encouraging others to do the same.
Whether you’re posting every week or checking in from time to time, your contributions matter more than you realize. Each question asked, video shared, and idea exchanged — it’s all part of what makes this space so vibrant and uplifting. We’re all learning and growing together, and it’s honestly amazing to see the collective effort everyone is putting in.
So, let’s keep this momentum going! Keep sharing, keep giving and receiving feedback, and most importantly, keep being kind to yourselves. I am grateful to be on this path with you. One step at a time, together.
All my best,
Sammi
Sammi, thank you for all of your support, this is a shared journey. We are stronger together. You guys make me want to be a better guitar player.
Hi Sammi and GW Folks!
I'm glad that the GW forums are coming to life more and more since the November Chromatic Challenge. I was dying for interactions like this when I joined almost a year ago now. Music is meant to be played and shared and I'm happy that is happening.
With respect to slow learning, I would agree that slow, methodical learning where attention is high and a critical component to improving. For example, I've been working on R37 swing for some time now and since slowing down I've begun to notice and fix some areas that require attention. When you go fast you often miss the nuances and solidify bad technique. As they say perfect practice makes perfect :)
Furthermore, as I search the internet for teachers and courses (as I love to collect resources) I've begun to see that quality teachers like Tomo, Eric Haugen, Rotem Sivan, Tim Lerch and a few others all emphasize slow learning, retraining the brain for good technique and good understanding. This is the way. It's not about being flashy but keeping it simple and digestible.
Thanks Tomo, Sammi and GW Family! Have a good day!
Thank you Sammi for expressing your appreciation for the Forum community. It is a burgeoning environment with so much going on in each member’s journey. The support received from the GW Team is beyond parallel! 2025 is a year to thrive for all of us Guitar Wisdom pilgrims!
Thank you Sammi, Tomo and GW Forum!
I am a new member who played for years in my teens / early 20’s. I am now rebuilding my playing foundation after many years of inactivity or just learning a few songs here and there.
The slow foundational approach is working- what seemed initially like a simple one string c scale is bringing my ear recognition back and improving my fretboard knowledge. Up next - triads :)
I’m finding my passion for seeing live music fuels my passion for playing - not to compare- but to bring out what’s in me. How can one not be inspired by seeing a player like Mike Dawes!
Best wishes and happy playing and learning to all!
Thank you & welcome Chris!
You're very welcome!
Super slow is always so good! No rush!
Mike Dawes is amazing player! We had a great time hanging together for two nights.
I love Live music very much!
Tomo