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Once again, it's time for the FNGT!

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**Once again, it's time for the FNGT!** If you don't know how this works, [click this link](https://fngt.gq/index.php?page=intro). That link will take you to another site to give you some additional information and tell you about some of our off-site features. That's also the site where we will host the weekly guitar threads, should Poal go down. **NOTE:** That site is by invitation only. If you want an invite, and you're a regular participant, then just ask Crazy, or myself. If you do know what's going on, you probably don't need to click that link - but you may want to, to make sure you know of the other features, such as the archive or a separate forum that's invite only. Remember, we are guests here on Poal. Let's act like it. If you're interested in supporting Poal, then [you can donate](https://poal.co/donate).

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I used to puke before taking the stage. Once on the stage, I'd hide. I was pretty good at avoiding the lights. I'd often not face the crowd. I'd stare at the drummer or the bass player. I was scared of performing. It took a while to get over it.

My usual suggestion is that you keep a guitar close and that you try to practice at least 15 minutes a day. If you practice more, that's great. But, always try to get 15 minutes in every day.

The key is to do it EVERY day. Don't find excuses not to do so, 'cause everyone on the planet can come up with 15 free minutes. Yeah, it means making a choice. You have to choose to spend that time practicing, often instead of doing something you'd rather do.

But, just aim for 15 minutes. If you can do 15 minutes, you're good.

This will, over time, likely mean you practice more but it gets your brain in the habit of investing the time every single day. And, yes, you're not wasting the time - you're investing the time. The payoff is that you get better.

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Man, that is great to hear and really really encouraging, I'm gonna do it. My guitar is always just behind my desk where my PC is.

I might even get a few lessons (or advice, I mean pay for it) at The Guitar Center, about 20 minutes from me, probably just for fingerpicking - it may or may not be worthwhile, I dunno. Always wanted to.

And maybe invest in a better guitar as well. I like Yamahas, don't like Martins cause they're too loud and drown my voice, I also like Ovations. Of course Taylors are fantastic..

Man that's a great story about you starting out live and hiding lol, maybe I would have gotten over it eventually as well.

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It's absolutely okay to take more lessons. I've attended multiple 'masterclass' types of lessons and even taught a number of students who had already played guitar for years.

The key is to tell the instructor what it is you want to learn, that is what it is you want to get out of your lessons. They should then be able to give you a lesson plan, meaning letting you know what and how they're going to teach you. If they don't have a formal lesson plan after you've told them what you need, run away - find a better teacher.

I've thought about giving lessons online, but I really don't need the money - plus I have pretty shitty bandwidth.

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>The key is to tell the instructor what it is you want to learn, that is what it is you want to get out of your lessons.

This is exactly what I have in mind, and have for decades (had it in mind) lol. Used to hear about people paying some guy to just show them exactly how to play "Hot Blooded" or something. Of course you know what I'm talking about.

Honestly I feel a little disingenuous because some part of why I like to play and sing is to impress people, I know that sounds shallow but just being honest. Probably normal though.

Yeah you'd be great on youtube, and you have a teacher's heart, that's rare when it also comes with talent.