Introduce Yourself! (2025)

Heya everyone,

Happy New Year and all that jazz :grinning: After singing for a couple of years I had a hankering to learn to play an instrument, and got inspired this year to try my hand(s) at the bass.

In my 50+ years on Planet Earth I’ve never even so much as looked at music theory, or any instrument more complex than a recorder.

Fortunately I stumbled across one of Josh’s videos on YouTube and really enjoyed the delivery and teaching style, so headed over to the website and signed up for the course. I’m a couple of days in, so very much baby steps right now, but loving it so far. Very much looking forward to learning new skills and playing more music. Ultimately I’d love to be able to play and sing, but suspect that’ll take me a long time #goals :sunglasses:

Phil

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Even better throughout the course than his YT videos imo. Welcome btw!

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Welcome @stumpy
Have fun!

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Welcome, @stumpy. Glad you’re here. Enjoy!

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There is no time limit to learning :slight_smile: Take all the time you need, and always feel free to ask in the forums if you are having problems with something :slight_smile: Welcome!

The GAS is strong with this one! LMAO :rofl: :rofl: I know your pain… last trip to a music shop… I went for guitar polish and a cloth… left with a $200 mic :stuck_out_tongue: lol

Welcome to the support group! :rofl: :sunglasses:

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Welcome @stumpy !

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Welcome @kklomichael to the forum!

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Welkom Filip @fiwi

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Mhhh… a whole year without buying bass stuff, we’ll see :smile:
Welcome @BassyBunch

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Welcome Phil @stumpy :smiley:

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Acceptance is the most important step… admitting we are just wired differently than others. There WILL be gear. :stuck_out_tongue:

It’s our reality. LOL

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Oh yes…. :laughing:

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Not sure if you are familiar with a film from the 80s called Ladyhawke … There is a quote that applies to us … and GAS.

You have stumbled upon a tragic story Phillipe Gaston, now… whether you like it or not… you are lost in it.

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I should check that out ! :grin:

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Just what this old fart is doing. I have no time table. I will still be learning when I will take my last breath in and I am comfy with that.

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Well I, for one, am absolutely not big on social graces. And I’m not opposed to whiskey. So there’s that…

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I’ve just finished M02L01 and my Josh quote from the comments is:

get some finger meat on the string somewhere

I want that on a shirt/poster as my reminder to at least do some practice every day!

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Welcome @stumpy @fiwi and @BassyBunch !

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Then you stopped by Taco Bell and got some unleaded lol :joy:

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Welcome new lowdowns

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