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  • in reply to: Missing Episodes in RGS Live Archive #80347
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    I fixed it. Thanks for letting me know Tom.
    https://realguitarsuccess.com/lessons-2/rgs-live-memberoni/

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    Hi Jeffrey,

    Thanks for sharing your video in the forum! I love seeing students take the initiative to track their progress and share their playing with the community—it’s such a great way to stay motivated and inspired.

    To clarify, I don’t evaluate individual videos of students’ playing. That kind of feedback is best done with a private instructor who can work with you in real time, making small corrections and adjustments right there on the spot.

    That said, I’d strongly recommend going through The Beginner’s Journey step by step if you haven’t already. It’s designed to guide you through essential skills in a clear, approachable way, and I think it would be incredibly helpful for you at this stage.

    Keep up the great work, and feel free to reach out if you have any other questions or need direction!

    in reply to: Aminor scale or Amajor scale, what is the difference? #80321
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    Hi Sissel. I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season.
    Here’s a short answer:
    A minor: A – B – C – D – E – F – G

    A major: A – B – C# – D – E – F# – G#

    I’ll add your question to the live session coming up next Thursday as “what’s the difference between a major and the minor scale?”

    in reply to: RECIPE would be helpful #80176
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    Hi Jeffery,

    I’m wondering if you had time to do the guitar sessions quick start course yet. If not, you’ll find this extremely informative, and I think it’s kind of fun 🙂

    https://realguitarsuccess.com/courses/guitar-sessions-quickstart/

    in reply to: Majestic G Wrong side song #79988
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    Thanks for your question, Jeffrey! Here’s the short answer: You can strum this song on either side of the soundhole or even right in the middle. The location of your strumming changes the tone slightly—brighter as you move toward the bridge and softer, darker as you get closer to the neck. It’s a subtle difference, but one that adds nuance, like a painter using different brushes for unique effects. There’s no right or wrong, just a palette of tones to explore.

    I’d love to include this question in the next RGS Live session on Dec. 5th. Hearing a demonstration can make it easier to understand, and I can dive deeper into how adjusting your strumming position affects the sound. While this concept is a bit more advanced than basic guitar, it’s definitely worth experimenting with to expand your tonal palette and expressiveness.

    By the way, you’ll receive notifications for the RGS live, along with the time and day each month. Don’t worry if you can’t make it live. I always record it and add time stamps so you can easily watch all of it or just specific parts later.

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    in reply to: Back from being away sinds nearly a year #79655
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    Go Sissel. Welcome back!

    in reply to: Changing strings on classical guitar #79158
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    Hi Tom, you can follow my instructions here: https://tomasmichaud.com/how-to-change-strings-on-a-classical-guitar/

    I personally use D’Adarrio Pro-Arte EJ46TT (Hard Tension). The most popular with students are these: https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-EJ45-3D-Pro-Arte-Classical-Strings/ (Normal Tension).

    in reply to: How Do I find….? #78776
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    The lessons are available only for the previous two months. You’ll find a link at the bottom of the weekly email.
    That was May. Here’s a special link for you, Brian 🙂
    https://realguitarsuccess.com/courses/guitar-sessions-may-2024/

    Lessons come around again. I happen to know that lesson is coming around again a little later this year.

    in reply to: 2.0 Doesn’t Work #78773
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    I haven’t been able to find any of the next buttons that don’t work.

    https://www.loom.com/share/ae91e0f690b849c2b42b57bfe3657313

    Let me know which pages you’re finding that aren’t working.

    Also, let me know where the level and subject filtering boxes are that aren’t working, and I’ll get them fixed right away.

    in reply to: New Dashboard Feedback #78769
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    Hi again Michael, the email I sent you at [email protected] came back as undeliverable.

    Here’s that video I made for you:

    https://www.loom.com/share/305d3090f0bc4b059cadb6a6ac5a2985

    in reply to: New Dashboard Feedback #78768
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    I just replied by direct email to your concerns, Michael.

    in reply to: Where did the Beginner’s Journey Go?111 #78767
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    Hi Michael,
    I’ll address each of your discussions separately. The original Beginner’s Journey is not going away anytime soon. The link is at the bottom of the home Dashboard 2.0 and will be there.

    I made the change quite a while ago and gave students instructions on how to use the new dashboard, as well as plenty of time to explore and ask questions.

    I understand you’re away and that you missed all of that. Along with giving you access to the original Beginners Journey, I can explain more about the change and why it’s an improvement. It was a lot of work on my part and a little over a year of a process. It was not done on a whim just for change.

    I’ll go to one of your other comments to answer more questions.

    in reply to: Bug on the website ? #78607
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    Thanks, Josué. I really appreciate the screenshot. There was a problem. Someone else brought it to my attention, and I fixed it just a little while ago. Please let me know if you find anything else, and I’ll get right on it.

    in reply to: New program setup #77554
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    Hi Don,

    Nothing has changed significantly in the last 6 months. I am getting ready to make some more significant changes, and I’ll keep you updated.

    in reply to: Newbie oldie #77355
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    I’m glad to hear that, Janette. Please don’t hesitate if you think of something I could help with.

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