I still struggle to get all my left hand fingers on a chord (G or C, for example) at the same time. I’m afraid it has become a habit to get maybe 2 fingers working together, but the remaining fingers are late. Any ideas on how I can break this bad habit and train my fingers to work together better?

Thanks for checking in, Tomas. It’s going slowly, but okay. Changing to/from the traditional C chord is still a frustrating struggle, but I REALLY like the play-alongs – they’re a fun and helpful.

<div>I’m working my way through the excellent Beginner’s Journey, but I’m looking for some guidance on constructing a good practice routine. I’m hoping to get some suggestions for specific warmups and scales I should do, before I dive into the current lessons and chord practice, and maybe how to wrap up a good practice session. The “big… Read more

Hi from Alaska… I hope you’re enjoying your guitar journey as much as I am. Tomas’ program really is excellent!

Robin here – brand new to guitar (acoustic) as of the end of November. I’m older (61), but a lifelong learner from Petersburg, Alaska – a small island community. I played clarinet, tenor and baritone sax in school, and have always missed playing some kind of musical instrument since then. The guitar is such a beautiful instrument! And I…

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I’m very new – I’ve been taking some lessons with a local teacher since December, practicing at least 6 days a week, usually 7. I’m happy to have discovered Tomas’ program, and am working my way slowly through the Beginner’s Journey.

I read music (and played sax and clarinet when I was much younger), and my teacher started me off learning…

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I find that first thing in the morning and/or just before going to bed are great times to make sure I get a practice in on days when things are busy. I try to do a longer practice every day when I can.