Real Guitar Success | Tomas | Activity https://realguitarsuccess.com/members/tomas6750/activity/ Activity feed for Tomas. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:34:43 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 bab966a52005282981e1aaa012e2bc34 Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=85022 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:52:37 -0700 1 4f91684571afb7bbd4c510d4c59a7087 Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=84966 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:34:36 -0700 0 94789e6a9be5227065ef1683db864d03 Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=84796 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:46 -0700 0 b4d90d80b9289f6841a6b5b8b99462be Tomas replied to the discussion New Member in the forum Introduce Yourself... https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/new-member-2/#post-84718 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:00:46 -0700 Reply to New Member

Welcome Louis. It’s great to have you here.

]]> dc0cec5c4e5a72ba2ff77c14b6299ca4 Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=84682 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:46:38 -0700 Guitar Sessions - APRIL 2026

APRIL: STIFF TO SMOOTH Build stronger, more responsive hands this month as you play real music. You’ll improve control, reduce tension, and start sounding smoother…

]]> 0 3912f0b54d7ea534bef4ca2e1418e78f Tomas replied to the discussion Fingers on chord all at once in the forum Help/General Discussion https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/fingers-on-chord-all-at-once/#post-84547 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:16:07 -0800 Reply to Fingers on chord all at once

Hi Robin,
Here’s a link to The Real Guitar Live where I answer that question: https://realguitarsuccess.com/learn/why-your-guitar-strumming-sounds-choppy-and-how-to-fix-it-ep105/

]]> 9225c4bcfbf362b97d026bbe2e167084 Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=84505 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:32:57 -0800 0 3eeae422d9ebfc9c577861396d2b2674 Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=84421 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:36:42 -0800 The Progress Multiplier

After forty years of teaching, I’ve noticed something. The students who make the fastest progress aren’t the ones who practice the most. They’re the ones…

]]> 0 7f139d99f973d875653bd0c03a15630b Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=84419 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:36:15 -0800 Ageless Finger Strength And Dexterity

Just like athletes need the right conditioning to perform well, your fingers need it too. The Ageless Finger Strength and Dexterity Program gives you simple,…

]]> 0 247e5086179e5a3d95b999cd442f0a04 Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=84417 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:35:41 -0800 Rock-Solid Rhythm

It doesn’t matter how many notes or chords you know. When your rhythm is solid, people feel it — they tap their feet, they nod…

]]> 0 095c778c66026b0eb4c512536442b4e7 Tomas replied to the discussion Fingers on chord all at once in the forum Help/General Discussion https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/fingers-on-chord-all-at-once/#post-84292 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:46:43 -0800 Reply to Fingers on chord all at once

Hi Robin,

Thanks for sending in such a thoughtful question. It’s a great one and it’s something many guitar players run into at some point — so I’d love to give it the attention it deserves.

I’ve added your question to today’s Real Guitar Live session, where I can walk through it step by step, demonstrate it on the guitar, and share a few…

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]]> 26ca83c6bb5c4439508f80ba993630ab Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=84209 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:06:54 -0800 Guitar Sessions – MARCH 2026

March of the Grooves! This month we’ll build real musical feel — steady rhythm, smooth arpeggios, flowing ballads, and driving blues. Let’s stay consistent, trust…

]]> 0 70922ec61f9cb3cc6ed02f9bcbaa7e2b Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=84174 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:13:38 -0800 0 d38e11a3199aef710e8491d562bb4f20 Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=84062 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:56:12 -0800 Guitar Sessions – FEBRUARY 2026

HEARTHFELT GUITAR February’s all about feel and connection. Slow down, listen deeply, and enjoy making music that sounds good and feels good—no pressure, just steady,…

]]> 0 bc6c125034fef1a39b8b43814660f4ab Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=84008 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:18:32 -0800 0 e1a67d45afee0c9af190460546f13a3a Tomas replied to the discussion Introduction in the forum Introduce Yourself... https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/introduction-8/#post-83620 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:29:44 -0800 Reply to Introduction

Hi Gary. Welcome aboard! Thanks for sharing a little about yourself. I look forward to supporting you and encouraging you.

]]> dda0d3a8b3e39a6f804df666453989ee Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=83618 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:25:18 -0800 Guitar Sessions – JANUARY 2026

CELEBRATE 2026! It’s a new year and it’s the perfect time to turn over a fresh leaf and set your sights on new possibilities. This…

]]> 55b7b0b31e502418451aed91cd01f439 Tomas replied to the discussion Chords and melody - one of my original songs - Gather the Morsels in the forum The Stage https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/chords-and-melody-one-of-my-original-songs-gather-the-morsels/#post-83587 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:34:41 -0800 Reply to Chords and melody - one of my original songs - Gather the Morsels

Hi Shulamit,

Thanks for sharing your work. It’s really interesting to hear how you moved from just the melody, to melody with chords, and then to the AI-generated version of the full song. I’d love to hear a version with you fingerpicking the chords and melody together if that’s something you’re planning.

]]> fd962b54b50b86684dcf5d314ec7b398 Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=83585 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:32:16 -0800 0 c58934e6739ff1675c0a19466ccd3aff Tomas replied to the discussion Hello from Massachusetts in the forum Introduce Yourself... https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/hello-from-massachusetts/#post-83538 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:51:37 -0800 Reply to Hello from Massachusetts

Hi Kim, I’m sorry I missed your message earlier. Welcome aboard!

Don’t worry about those bar chords. They intimidated me too when I first started, but you might be surprised at how quickly you make progress when you follow the Barre Chords for Everyone course step by step. I’ve tucked in a bunch of helpful techniques and some…

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]]> 21c2bff066ef556d589c0c2a92b388ee Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=83470 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:31:35 -0800
Spanish Guitar Quick Start

Welcome to the Spanish Guitar Quick Start You have access to the play-along videos and downloadable tabs for each day. Here’s how to get the…

]]> 0 ba32a5da647ab4ce2f42c5daaa5d83f8 Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=83378 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:46:38 -0800 Guitar Sessions – DECEMBER 2025

DECEMBER’S GUITAR JOURNEY December’s the perfect time to slow down, warm up your fingers, and explore new sounds. Try each lesson at your own pace—you’ll…

]]> 0 951f8cd248bd1d4cc2b8ea3f24a5c9d7 Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=83344 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:32:40 -0700 0 8b973c37ab5932626857d3fa995309db Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=83287 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:09:28 -0700 ALL ABOUT REPEATS | Repeat Signs, Endings, DC, DS, Fine, Coda

When I can come up with a better way to explain this subject, I’ll film a video myself. Until then, I’ll let Mikayla explain it.

]]> 0 4d0504e43c3af39c4449c4919bdb15dc Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=83180 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:18:38 -0700 Guitar Sessions – NOVEMBER 2025

NOVEMBER FLOW & FEELING This month’s sessions celebrate motion—where rhythm, melody, and heart connect. You’ll explore folk flow, Latin groove, and Spanish-style. Each week builds…

]]> 0 4c4929dfb025b63d47b097dc0559f4e0 Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=82977 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:32:09 -0700 Guitar Sessions – OCTOBER 2025

Harvest Rhythms & Chords! This October we’ll gather the essentials of rhythm and chord playing, just like harvesting the best of the season. It’s the…

]]> 0 587f343b58f9ab60e3e7ebcac310f6f0 Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=82972 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:39:36 -0700 0 8303afaf15f317153776b79560f971cb Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=82970 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:37:33 -0700 0 826302944242ca869b24a9ca5d608fec Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=82567 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:28:17 -0700 Guitar Sessions – SEPTEMBER 2025

STRUM INTO FALL Fresh songs and techniques add color to your playing, just like the season brings to the trees.

]]> 0 490b952bf264a2d51cf997e83533adb4 Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=81724 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 03:00:36 -0700 Guitar Sessions – AUGUST 2025

Summer Groove From cool blues to fiery Latin rhythms, keep the summer vibe alive with songs that make your guitar sing. New to Guitar Sessions?…

]]> 0 3b5e558e654ad73c0eb8364be2b45028 Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=81624 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:37:17 -0700 0 1716b449646d9939508834d29e9ac8b6 Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=81595 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:11:18 -0700 0 9040a4e668a1da566baf201e4740f4a9 Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=81376 Sat, 31 May 2025 18:14:46 -0700 Guitar Sessions – JULY 2025

WARM WEATHER PICKING Strum, pick, and hammer-on under the summer sun — let your guitar playing feel as warm and easy as July itself.

]]> 0 bae62fca584c1fdee1760ab2133ad444 Tomas replied to the discussion Bilvavi in the forum The Stage https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/bilvavi/#post-81363 Fri, 23 May 2025 00:52:56 -0700 Reply to Bilvavi

This is a beautiful song Shulamit. Thank you for sharing.

]]> f40c37820212e8870232174cfb2ec4ac Tomas replied to the discussion Improving rhythm by playing songs in the forum Help/General Discussion https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/improving-rhythm-by-playing-songs/#post-81356 Wed, 14 May 2025 23:38:26 -0700 Reply to Improving rhythm by playing songs

This is a great suggestion, Shulamit. Thanks for posting this.

]]> fb3d19b140722a6888908990b654e122 Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=81352 Mon, 12 May 2025 16:16:54 -0700 0 502c9235d70a07b34307657fd66fb348 Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=81127 Sat, 03 May 2025 00:11:12 -0700 Guitar Sessions - JUNE 2025

JUNE GUITAR BLOOM This month-long journey will guide you through beautiful classics like “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Dust In The Wind,” plus you’ll…

]]> 1 706014a33f68b07a24154c53b4d13819 Tomas replied to the discussion Changing strings on classical guitar in the forum Help/General Discussion https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/changing-strings-on-classical-guitar/#post-81113 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:33:50 -0700 Reply to Changing strings on classical guitar

Use these: D’Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Nylon Classical Guitar Strings, Normal Tension

They’re available everywhere including Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-EJ45-Pro-Arte-Classical-Strings/dp/B000EEL6J6

Buy two and keep an extra pack in your case for when you bust a string. Then you can take the string out of the extra pack, get your…

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]]> ae9a28c000c5c84e1c1b480628c4aa86 Tomas replied to the discussion Repeating which parts for how long? in the forum Help/General Discussion https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/repeating-which-parts-for-how-long/#post-81020 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:27:29 -0700 Reply to Repeating which parts for how long?

Hi Ria,

Great question! I’ve covered different aspects of repeats throughout the three beginner courses (see map attached), but it sounds like it would be helpful to go a bit deeper.

If you can point me to a specific lesson that has the repeats you’re wondering about, I’ll take a look. I’m thinking of creating a short video, and it’d be great…

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]]> adcaf6f9b6f99bbb26ad68720b3890db Tomas replied to the discussion Strumming the 4 string…? in the forum Help/General Discussion https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/strumming-the-4-string/#post-81015 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:17:12 -0700 Reply to Strumming the 4 string…?

No need to stress about that fourth string, Ria. As you keep practicing, little adjustments like that will get easier—it’s all part of the learning process.

As for looping the PLAY videos, I don’t currently have a built-in way to do that. But you’re not the first to ask, and it’s definitely on my list to figure out a solution. Thanks for the nudge!

]]> 5b23d5ad55eeac4712318bd2b10a257f Tomas replied to the discussion Introduce yourself in the forum Introduce Yourself... https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/introduce-yourself-2/#post-81014 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:14:00 -0700 Reply to Introduce yourself

Hi Ria, welcome to real guitar success. It’s great to have you here. Thanks for jumping into the forum. It’s time to learn guitar 🙂
I love your icon.

]]> 202656a36c666b927a7854958715fd68 Tomas replied to the discussion DUDS EVEN THOUGH AM USING TIPS OF FINGERS in the forum Help/General Discussion https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/duds-even-though-am-using-tips-of-fingers/#post-81010 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:28:17 -0700 Reply to DUDS EVEN THOUGH AM USING TIPS OF FINGERS

Hi Jeff,

That really does sound frustrating. I’d love to understand your situation a bit better so I can see if there’s anything I can suggest that might help.

From what you shared, it sounds like you and your instructor have talked about this and he’s offered some recommendations. Are you finding that those haven’t helped, or are you just not…

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]]> 459665683bdea80900b84ebb0d581657 Tomas replied to the discussion Nylong String, Acoustic, Electric? I own them all! in the forum Introduce Yourself... https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/nylong-string-acoustic-electric-i-own-them-all/#post-80953 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 01:32:58 -0700 Reply to Nylong String, Acoustic, Electric? I own them all!

Hi James,

Thanks for introducing yourself—it’s a pleasure to meet you! I’m really looking forward to supporting you and encouraging you in any way I can.

Lately, I’ve noticed more students are posting their questions directly below the lesson videos, which totally works. In fact, it’s often the quickest way to get a response from me since I can…

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]]> a8e90e31b5da5f17d2e2c42b01e1aaee Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=80949 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:47:30 -0700 0 b1e27d10d9827694691e03c23a55a1ce Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=80847 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:03:06 -0700 Guitar Sessions-May 2025

May Melodies & Sunshine This May, we’re diving into feel-good classics and a touch of Spanish flair—learn “Three Little Birds,” “Father and Son,” my original…

]]> 0 8dfa09558c4d342efa5b515ef6e3c4be Tomas posted a new activity comment https://realguitarsuccess.com/courses/malaguena-spanish-fingerstyle-solo/#comment-4108 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:47:49 -0700 09cc2b27eeaf999b8a234b0b3bde855e Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=80800 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:48:06 -0800 0 f20fbf9eeec0cc23a742fa4b3bd15a09 Tomas replied to the discussion Scarborough Fair in the forum The Stage https://realguitarsuccess.com/forums/topic/scarborough-fair/#post-80798 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:59:03 -0800 Reply to Scarborough Fair

Wow! This is fantastic Jaume. Thanks for sharing. I had to play it for my wife.

]]> d1026cbf46aaa87bd862471cf4d29e76 Tomas posted a new course. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=80688 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:09:02 -0800 Guitar Sessions-April 2025

April Blossoms & Ballads This month, we’ll focus on mastering smooth chord changes, fingerpicking techniques, and adding emotion to your playing. Let’s make this month…

]]> 0 d4ddf6e78338ce07b164e48ad6e2a3d1 Tomas posted a new badges. https://realguitarsuccess.com/?post_type=badges&p=80671 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:38:13 -0800 0