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The Doctor

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Aloha from Hawaii
« on: December 18, 2013, 01:23:27 PM »
Hey everyone... Been meaning to learn how to play for years just never got around to it. I've got a GS Mini 2011 and a 414CE sitting in my living room just begging to be played. I guess I'm going to try and learn with that Lean and Master guitar course. Then when I get good enough I may just go out to the beach and play while watching the sunset.

Anyone have tips for a new player that they are willing to share?


Oh and I may have a little GAS going on... I've seen pictures of the SB Koa and it looks beautiful but I can't find it anywhere since they stopped making them.
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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2013, 03:28:57 PM »
Welcome Doc, There's a whole bunch of Slack Key masters out your way. Good music camps going on too, several times a year. From my screen name, you can see what I play.

  What island?
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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2013, 03:32:04 PM »
Welcome to the forum Doc,  couple of nice guitars you have there.  I could not think of a better place to practice my guitar than in Hawaii on the beach, go for it.
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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2013, 03:50:05 PM »
Welcome Doc. You have a fine taste in guitars, like me  ;).
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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2013, 04:41:21 PM »
Welcome.  And don't wait until you can play like Segovia to take your guitar to the beach!
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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2013, 12:58:26 AM »
 Hi Doc. Welcome to the UTGF. Let us know how that guitar course works out. Hanging around here actually motivates me to play more. It's contagious. My advice: Pick 'em up and play 'em. Do it often. Enjoy. :)
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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2013, 08:33:07 AM »
I have been to Hawaii a few times, and was just wondering which island (county) are you from?
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The Doctor

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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2013, 08:48:49 AM »
Quote from: mgap on December 19, 2013, 08:33:07 AM
I have been to Hawaii a few times, and was just wondering which island (county) are you from?

I live on Oahu about 20 minutes form Honolulu... I'm actually from NYC
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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2013, 08:58:52 AM »
So when you were speaking of taking your guitar to the beach I assume you will be going to Waikiki,  or is that to crowded? and you have a lesser known beach to go to.
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The Doctor

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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2013, 09:02:07 AM »
Tourists go to Waikiki, usually go up to one of the beaches at the north shore or in Kailua. Getting into Waikiki is a hassle and parking is terrible
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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2013, 10:52:26 PM »
welcome in Doc. you should probably change your name or your going to be doing a LOT of sore shoulder consultations !  ;D ;D ;D
 another good place to start learning is Justinguitar.com. i found it a great resource for lessons and motivation. made it more fun to learn than the usual "dry" lessons i tried.
 take it to the beach tomorrow ! that in iteslf will be a great motivator and who knows, maybe you'll find a friend to learn with.
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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2013, 10:54:23 PM »
Quote from: stepchildusmc on December 20, 2013, 10:52:26 PM
welcome in Doc. you should probably change your name or your going to be doing a LOT of sore shoulder consultations !  ;D ;D ;D

That's what I do for work it's why I chose the name... copay is usually $20 pay the girls up front
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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #12 on: December 20, 2013, 10:57:16 PM »
Quote from: Doc on December 20, 2013, 10:54:23 PM
Quote from: stepchildusmc on December 20, 2013, 10:52:26 PM
welcome in Doc. you should probably change your name or your going to be doing a LOT of sore shoulder consultations !  ;D ;D ;D

That's what I do for work it's why I chose the name... copay is usually $20 pay the girls up front
funny ! you take food stamps???
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The Doctor

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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2013, 11:29:01 PM »
Quote from: stepchildusmc on December 20, 2013, 10:57:16 PM
Quote from: Doc on December 20, 2013, 10:54:23 PM
Quote from: stepchildusmc on December 20, 2013, 10:52:26 PM
welcome in Doc. you should probably change your name or your going to be doing a LOT of sore shoulder consultations !  ;D ;D ;D

That's what I do for work it's why I chose the name... copay is usually $20 pay the girls up front
funny ! you take food stamps???

No but I I will accept taylor guitars as payment in full
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Re: Aloha from Hawaii
« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2013, 12:23:16 AM »
 If the copay covers round-trip airfare, sign me up. Aloha. :)
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